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FROM THE Pastor’s Desk
This Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, the new Bishop of Providence, visited us to confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the Order of Deacons, on our very own Nick Jones, a graduate of our school, Bishop Hendricken, and entering his final year of studies at St. John Seminary in Boston. He is now a Transitional Deacon, meaning it is the final step before being ordained a Priest next June. We are very proud of this native son and his commitment to give his life in service to the Lord, our High Priest, and the Church. He is now assigned for the summer as Deacon Assistant to Our Lady of Grace Parish in Johnston and then will return in the Fall for his final year of seminary studies. Our sincere congratulations to him and to his parents and family. Our prayers go with him on this final year of his journey, and our thanks and congratulations to his parents and family for all their support these many years. We look forward to attending Father Jones’ ordination in 2027. HONORING THOSE WHO KEEP US SAFE — This past Friday night it was a full church as we saluted and thanked our military, police, and fire personnel who stand watch by night and day to protect us. What a great night it was! Our special musical guests, US Navy Band Northeast joined our terrific choir and the night began with the posting of the colors by the combined Warwick Police and Fire color guards who were piped into the church by the RI Professional Pipes and Drums Band. The St. Florian Award for Heroic action was given to Warwick Firefighter Chris Librizzi, a parishioner, who jumped into action at the tragic shooting at the ice rink in Pawtucket in February to tend to the wounded in the stands. St. Florian is the patron saint of firefighters. Chris sure does make WFD and all of us very proud. Also, the free will offering was for “Boots to Briefcases” a veterans organization that assists our veterans run by our parishioner and good friend, Camille Vella Wilkinson. Your generosity and support will make a difference for them. Our sincere thanks. Have a great and safe week and God bless!
May 17, 2026
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