Posts Tagged ‘Rhode Island Catholic’
100th Catholic Charity Appeal: Diocese of Providence Raises $7.7M. Exceeds Goal – Again – for Rhode Islanders
By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent (reprinted from Rhode Island Catholic): Despite challenges and uncertainties across the nation and around the world, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal has stood the test of time, with the people of the Diocese of Providence generously supporting this year’s 100th Catholic Charity Appeal with close to $7.7 million,…
Read MoreA’Vant-Deishinni, at St. Martin de Porres, a shining light of Christ to RI seniors – Rhode Island Catholic
Executive Director of St. Martin de Porres Center honored for outstanding contributions to community By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent – Photo, top: Laura Kilgus Linda A’Vant-Deishinni has a deep love for her community, and it shines through in her life’s work.And she has an impressive biography, currently serving as executive director of the…
Read MoreBishop Hendricken’s Kwity Paye: athlete and beacon of leadership, teamwork – RI Catholic
‘A Hawk of Great Character and Resolve:’ NFL star, Hendricken grad Kwity Paye on his return to alma mater for jersey retirement By Chris Jenkins, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent – June 6th, The Rhode Island Catholic A roar of applause echoed throughout Bishop Hendricken High School’s Pepin Gym as a banner revealed the number of…
Read MoreLinda A’Vant-Deishinni to lead Black Catholic Ministry
Linda A’Vant-Deishinni to serve as the coordinator of the diocesan Office of Black Catholic Ministry. Photo By RICK SNIZEK/Rhode Island Catholic Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has appointed Linda A’Vant-Deishinni to serve as coordinator of the diocesan Black Catholic Ministry Office effective Nov. 1.A’Vant-Deishinni, who will serve in the new position while continuing to serve as…
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