Browsing the May 2015 archive of Blog
Edward Gallagher, honored with a Lumen Gentium Award in the category of Evangelization May 20, 2015
Posted by joan smith on 5/20/15
Devoted Catholic to be recognized for his evangelization efforts, bringing people back to the faith 5/14/15
Edward Gallagher, Evangelization Edward Gallagher, who will be honored with a Lumen Gentium Award in the category of Evangelization has been a strong promoter of the Catholic faith for many years.
Nominated by Father Andrew Messina, pastor of St. Timothy Parish in Warwick, Gallagher is well known for his work with the Legion of Mary, Knights of Columbus, Servants for Life and the Days of ... Read More »
Seminarian Jorge V. Rocha ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
Posted by joan smith on 5/20/15
Seminarian Jorge V. Rocha ordained to the Transitional Diaconate 5/21/15
PROVIDENCE — The Most Rev. Robert C. Evans, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, was the main celebrant at the diaconate ordination of Jorge V. Rocha on May 16 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church.
Rocha, a native of Cape Verde Islands and son of the late Fatima and Victorino Rocha, graduated from Classical High School and Franklin Pierce University where he received a B.A. degree in Journalism in 2000. He later went on to Providence College graduating with M.A. degree in History in 2005. Rocha began his seminary studies in 2012 at Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, ... Read More »