OLM School 8th Grade Altar Servers served the Mass.
East Greenwich, RI - Our Lady of Mercy School held its first First Friday Mass of the Holy Spirit for the new school year on Friday, September 6, at 9:00 am in the OLM Church. With 8th graders serving as lectors, altar servers, and hosts, the Mass of the Holy Spirit also formally installed new and returning teachers and staff. Father Bernard Healey also installed OLM’s new Vice Principal, Jennifer Ellis, who begins her first year in the new position. Concelebrating the Mass was St. Francis de Sales Pastor Father David Procaccini. Following the Mass, 8th graders and school families gathered in the gym for a collation as they celebrated their final “First First Friday” as OLM students. OLM students and staff gather for Mass weekly, as well as the First Friday of each month, marking a tradition in the Catholic church that dates back to the last decades of the 17th century, when Jesus appeared to St. Margaret Mary and spoke to her of His Sacred Heart.
With a tradition of excellence in Catholic education since 1951, Our Lady of Mercy School supports its students as they strive to be the saints and scholars God calls them to be. Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Pre-K through Grade 8, co-educational Catholic school located in East Greenwich, RI, offers its students the opportunity to pursue excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts in a nurturing environment built upon the teachings of the Catholic Church.
New OLM School Vice-Principal recites the Oath of Fidelity.
Forwarded from the Archdiocese of Boston:
CARDINAL TO INTRODUCE ARCHBISHOP-ELECT RICHARD G. HENNING, S.T.D., AS THE NEXT ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON
This morning, the Holy Father announced that he has named the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., as the tenth bishop and seventh Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston. Archbishop-elect Henning is currently the Bishop of the Diocese of Providence.
The Cardinal will introduce the Archbishop-elect this morning, Monday, August 5, 2024, during an introductory press conference at 10:00 a.m. at the Pastoral Center, 66 Brooks Dr, Braintree, MA.
The event will be streamed live for your convenience. The link is https://vimeo.com/event/4489023
Cardinal Seán and Archbishop-elect Henning will also concelebrate Mass in the Bethany Chapel, in the Pastoral Center, at 9:00 am this morning.
Archbishop-elect Henning will be installed as Archbishop of Boston on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, MA. Additional details to follow.
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STATEMENT OF MOST. REV. RICHARD G. HENNING TO THE DIOCESE OF PROVIDENCE
Over the last two years, you may have noticed that I usually have something to say. I regret that, in this instance, I do not feel that I can find the words to express my sorrow in leaving the Church of Providence. In so many ways and moments, you have welcomed me into your churches, homes, and hearts. Your resilience in the face of challenges, your commitment to family and community, and your abiding faith in Jesus have lifted me and taught me. I am ever in your debt.
In particular, I would like to express my admiration for and gratitude to the priests of Providence. Your fraternal closeness gave me strength. I have relied upon your commitment to mission and your humor and joy.
When I arrived in Rhode Island, I spoke about my delight in the state motto and the fact that I would now live in a state of hope. Having now visited communities across Rhode Island, I say with great certainty that it is you, the people of this beautiful state - you are that hope! I will never cease to pray for you, and I hope for your prayers for me.
Our Lady of Mercy School
Class of 2024
Joseph William Armstrong LaSalle Academy
Emma Rose Baker East Greenwich H.S.
Kellen Charles Barrette Bishop Hendricken H.S.
Tyler Lawrence Bohan Bishop Hendricken H.S.
Jennie Catherine Broomfield LaSalle Academy
Isabella R. Cerasale The Prout School
Colin Thomas Franchina Bishop Hendricken H.S
Megan Camille Gardiner The Prout School
Charlotte Ann Hamil St. Mary's Academy
Shane Joseph Higgins LaSalle Academy
Anna Caroline Jelinek The Prout School
Luca Anthony Marenghi LaSalle Academy
Ayden Domenico Mattia Bishop Hendricken H.S.
Winnie Meyer The Prout School
Brady N. Parks East Greenwich H.S.
Michael Daniel Pellegrino The Prout School
Jonathan Dominick Plante The Prout School
Daniella Rose Sisco North Kingstown H.S.
Madison Elizabeth Studley LaSalle Academy
Catherine Louise Sullivan The Prout School
James Cornelius Sullivan South Kingstown H.S.
Jason Anthony Therriault Ponagansett H.S.
Emma Camille Thomas The Prout School
Tay'vin G. Tondreau Moses Brown
Cameron James Tweed Bishop Hendricken H.S.
Jason Peter Vieira Jr. LaSalle Academy
Logan John Weijlard LaSalle Academy
Richard James Whyte LaSalle Academy
Fr. Mahoney poses with Fr. Healey after his First Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Wakefield, RI on June 6, 2021.
Father Mahoney, Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church, has been appointed by Bishop Henning as the new Pastor of St. Pius X Church in Westerly, RI, effective July 1, 2024. We offer our congratulations and promise to pray for him.
Father Mahoney is the son of Terrance and Carol Mahoney. He has three siblings and studied for the priesthood at Saint John’s Major Seminary, Brighton, Massachusetts.
He is an alumnus of Providence College, Rhode Island College, CCRI, and South Kingstown High School. He served as a Transitional Deacon at St. Luke’s Church in Barrington, RI. Father was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on June 5, 2021. Bishop Tobin then assigned Father Daniel M. Mahoney as the Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church and School.
A former professional chef, Fr. Mahoney loves to cook for friends, family, and fellow priests. He is an avid golfer who loves to spend a day on the course. Father is also a devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Providence College Friars.
2024 Catholic Charity Appeal
OLM Parish Goal=$190,000
Pledged to date=$244,996
Number of pledges to date=420
Average gift=$583
2023 Catholic Charity Appeal
OLM Parish Goal=$190,000
Total Raised=$277,255
Total Number of Pledges=480
Average Gift=$578
Over Parish Goal!!!
Thanks for your Generous Support!!
The Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, S.T.D., Bishop of Worcester
On Tuesday, March 19, 2024 we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph with Mass celebrated in Italian at 12:05pm. Bishop Robert J. McManus, a native son of Providence and now the Bishop of Worcester, is our celebrant and homilist. He is no stranger to OLM, having served as a Deacon here. He was ordained a priest in our Church in May 1978. Bishop Robert J. McManus was born in Providence on July 5, 1951. The son of Edward W. and Helen F. (King) McManus of Narragansett, he is a graduate of Blessed Sacrament School in Providence and Our Lady of Providence Seminary High School.
He studied for the priesthood at Our Lady of Providence Seminary in Warwick, The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. (bachelor and master of arts degrees), and the Toronto School of Theology (master of divinity degree). He has also earned licentiate and doctoral degrees in sacred theology from The Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome.
After performing a year’s diaconal service at Our Lady of Mercy Parish in East Greenwich, Bishop McManus was ordained to the priesthood there by Bishop Kenneth A. Angell on May 27, 1978. Following ordination, he served as temporary assistant chaplain at St. Joseph Hospital (1978), associate pastor at St. Matthew Parish in Cranston (1978-81) and associate pastor at St. Anthony Parish in Providence (1981-82). From 1982 to 1984 he was the Catholic chaplain at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) in Warwick while continuing in residence at St. Anthony. He pursued advanced studies in theology in Rome from 1984 to 1987. While still in doctoral studies in Rome, he was named director of the diocesan Office of Ministerial Formation on July 1, 1986, and in July 1987 he returned to the diocese and took up residence at St. Luke Parish in Barrington.
Bishop McManus became diocesan Vicar for Education on November 9, 1987 while continuing as director of the Office of Ministerial Formation and in-residence at St. Luke. On October 4, 1990, he assumed the additional duty as theological consultant and editorial writer for The Providence Visitor newspaper. He was appointed a Prelate of Honor to His Holiness with the title of Monsignor on February 28, 1997. He was named rector of Our Lady of Providence Seminary on June 26, 1998 while continuing his duties as Vicar for Education and Director of Ministerial Formation. At the same time he left St. Luke for residence at the seminary and assumed responsibility for weekend assistance at St. Margaret Parish in Rumford. Bishop McManus was ordained as Titular Bishop of Allegheny and Auxiliary Bishop of Providence on February 22, 1999 and he continued to serve as Secretary for Ministerial Formation and Rector of Our Lady of Providence Seminary for some time.
Pope John Paul II named Bishop McManus as the Fifth Bishop of Worcester and he was installed on May 14, 2004. In 2008, he completed his term as the Chairperson of the Committee on Education for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The Mass is followed by a reception with Italian Coffee and delicious zeppoles!
