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Shared with the Diocese of Providence by Bishop Richard G. Henning: A Pastoral Letter from the Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre

Grieving to hear of unjust acts of wanton violence, I wish to pledge the solidarity of the Diocese of Providence with our wounded brothers and sisters. These cruel acts against members of two families defy explanation...

At the Mass of Reception on January 26, I told you about my surprise and delight when first encountering the Rhode Island State Flag with its Christian and Biblical symbol of the anchor and the motto “Hope.” I told you then how grateful I felt to live in the State of Hope...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, as you may already be aware, bills are moving forward in our state on the issue of taxpayer-funded abortion. I invite the Catholics of Rhode Island and all people of good will to...

Even before his first official day as Bishop of Providence on Monday, May 1, 2023, Bishop Richard G. Henning has been busy getting to know the people of Rhode Island through his many visits to parishes, schools and community landmarks to say hello and continue to learn the diverse landscape of the Ocean State.

During the annual Priests Study Day at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick, held on May 1, Bishop Richard G. Henning honored the 2023 Reverend Jubilarians, with those in attendance...

WARWICK — On Monday, May 1, seven hours after Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., from the pastoral governance of the diocese, the eighth Bishop of Providence appeared before an annual gathering of priests of the diocese to offer his thanks for their ministry and to offer his support to the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., the ninth Bishop of Providence.

During his visit last week to Rome for the annual Rector’s Dinner at the Pontifical North American College, Bishop Richard G. Henning met with seminarians from the Diocese of Providence...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Providence. As required by the Code of Canon Law, Bishop Tobin presented a letter of resignation to the Holy Father upon reaching the age of 75 on April 1.

CRANSTON — “The Lord is truly risen. Alleluia.” It was with these words that Bishop Richard G. Henning began Easter morning Mass for two dozen inmates at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institute in Cranston.

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Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass with the school community of Saint Raphael Academy, Pawtucket.

The Vietnamese Catholic Community of Rhode Island was filled with great joy with the visit of Coadjutor Bishop Richard G. Henning in February at St. Anthony Church in Woonsocket.

WARWICK — “What prevails here today, and always, is the promise made to them then, the one hundred beautiful souls that left us, that we pray to be at peace with the good Lord, who lent them to us as great and cherished gifts. May they rest safe in His peace, and may you and I keep our promise to them, to never forget, until we meet again.”

PROVIDENCE — In the words of the famous Mexican singer Ana Gabriel, “I have no money or anything, the only thing I have is love to give.” These words were spoken in his homily by the new coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Providence, Bishop Richard G. Henning, before more than 1,000 faithful, winning the hearts of the Hispanics present at his welcome Mass in Spanish.

PROVIDENCE — In a glorious Mass of Reception at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Jan. 26, nine weeks after being appointed by Pope Francis to serve as coadjutor Bishop of Providence with the right of succession, Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, D.D., S.T.D., presented the papal bull, signed by the Holy Father, to Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., authenticating his appointment. Click for photos and more!

PROVIDENCE — Ordination to the Office of Bishop is, according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the “fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders.” With this esteemed position come symbolic marks of the office that distinguishes bishop from priest. Many of these have been part of the Church’s rich tradition since the Middle Ages, and each has its own significance.

PROVIDENCE — According to the Code of Canon Law, the pope “can appoint ex officio a coadjutor bishop who also has special faculties. A coadjutor bishop possesses the right of succession,” meaning he will automatically become diocesan bishop upon his predecessor’s retirement or passing.

'PUT OUT INTO THE DEEP'

GREENVILLE — On Sunday, Jan. 29, Coadjutor Bishop Richard G. Henning made his first pastoral visit to St. Philip’s Parish and School.