Bishop Henning on Sharing in the Church's Work of Charity

"The early church spread rapidly across the Mediterranean world. The efficient Roman roads carried missionaries such as Paul and Barnabas. The violent attempts by the Roman Empire to stop the spread of the faith only drew new converts moved by the courage and joy of the Christian martyrs. Another, equally important, element in that remarkable evangelization was the compassion and charity of those Christians."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Richard G. Henning, bishop of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected, with gratitude, on the works of mercy continually ongoing in the Diocese of Providence.

To access Bishop Henning's complete essay, please visit: 

The State of Hope: Let Us All Share in the Church's Work of Charity (19 OCT 23)