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PROVIDENCE, R.I.— Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, Bishop of Providence, will kick off the 19th annual Keep the Heat On campaign on November 28. The confirmation students at Christ the King Parish,180 Old North Rd., South Kingstown, will present a check to Bishop Henning in support of Keep the Heat On.

Rev. Msgr. Nicholas J. Iacovacci, 97, Pastor Emeritus of St. Ann Parish, Providence, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 29 at 10 a.m. in St. Peter Church, 350 Fair St., Warwick. Calling hours Tuesday, November 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. in St. Peter Church. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 964 Main St., Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 or St. Peter School, 350 Fair St., Warwick, R. I. 02888. Click for more.

The Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday.

Bishop Henning has appointed the following priests to serve as members of the Diocesan Council of Priests for a new three-year term which began on September 1, 2023...

The Chancery Office Building will be closed Monday, November 13 in observance of Veterans Day.