Bishop Henning on Students Heading Back to School

"Beginning in late August and continuing into September, I enjoy the opportunity to visit some of our many Catholic schools here in Rhode Island. In most cases, the schools hold an opening Mass or 'Mass of the Holy Spirit.' While I also visit schools at other times of the year, these weeks are special as there is a palpable excitement and anticipation at the outset of the school year. The school year stretches ahead full of possibility."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Richard G. Henning, the bishop of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the beginning of a new school year in the diocese and on the need to get the word out about these schools.

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The State of Hope: Back to School (12 SEP 24)