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DELICIOUS DUTY: Debra St. Hilaire, one of the many dedicated parishioners at Our Lady of Grace Church, holds a tray of specially made Italian Zeppole as a crowd of 231 people enjoyed Saturday night inside Fioretti Hall.
Johnston's OLG sets a table for Saint Joseph
Many people will attest there’s nothing quite like “Padre Peter’s Parties.” That theory was again upheld Saturday when Rev. Peter J Gower hosted “The Feast of St. … more
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HELPING HANDS: These are the volunteers who helped make up 60 rescue kits containing 19 items each for people in need: The group includes Jerry Allore, Lou Massemini, John Riedman. Donald Oliver, Steve Aubee, Bob Picscione, Joe Morenzi, Maria Teotonia, Denise Farias, John D’Errico, Frank DiMaio and Lou Spremulli.
Johnston Senior Center volunteers pack up Spirit of Hope rescue kits
There was a special show of heart-warming helping hands — at the highest level — last Friday morning inside the Johnston Senior Center. At approximately 8:45, a total of 12 men and … more
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GENEROUS GIVING: Our Lady of Grace pastor Rev. Peter J. Gower (left), Pannese Society President David Venditelli (center) and OLG parishioner Lou Mansolillo (Pannese secretary-treasurer) are holding hams that accompanied food baskets that made Christmas merry for families in need.
Johnston's Nicholas Project distributes gift cards and food baskets
The Nicholas Project — a Rite of the Advent Season at Our Lady of Grace Church for years — numbers were staggering. For example, the Roman Catholic parish distributed more than $2,000 … more
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PRAYERS FOR OUR PROTECTORS: First grade students Mila Paolucci and Nicholas Innocenti attended St. Rocco School’s Veterans Day Prayer Service on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Innocenti held a photo of his great-grandfather, a veteran.
St. Rocco School hosts Veterans Day Prayer Service
St. Rocco School held its Veterans Day Prayer Service Wednesday, Nov. 9 at St. Rocco Church, 931 Atwood Ave., Johnston. Students from St. Rocco School read poems that they wrote, … more
FAITHFUL PUBLIC SERVANTS: Among those JPD officers who helped make last Friday’s Faith and Blue Gathering a huge success were, from left: Maj. Matt LeDuc, Sgt. Luca Lancellotta, Capt. Mike Babbitt, Deputy Chief Mark Vieira and Sgt. Rory Mendez.
Johnston PD's FAITH & BLUE: ‘The key word is faith … We need more faith and prayer in our lives.”
People, praise and prayer! Those three words best describe the Johnston Police Department’s highly impressive 2022 Faith and Blue event, which was held in the front parking lot of the … more
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HOLY PLACE: Alessandro Cassisi-Wood, a St Rocco’s School student, prays in the Padre Pio Garden at LaSalette Shrine.
Third annual Padre Pio LaSalette Festival draws faithful
This year’s festival was a big success with groups traveling in on buses from Connecticut and Massachusetts. The day began with the Padre Pio Garden being blessed by Farther Flavio. This … more
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FOR THE KIDS: St.Rocco School children helped run the successful feast.
Johnston's St. Rocco’s Church treats the public to an incredible 82nd feast
Never before, according to records dating back to 2004, has the St. Rocco’s Feast and Festival enjoyed as much sparkling success as last week’s four-day fun, food and music … more
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CANONIZED: The Padre Pio Prayer Group of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette at 947 Park Street in Attleboro, plans to hold the third annual Italian Cultural Festival honoring Padre Pio (shown here), on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Shrine.
La Salette  holds third annual Italian Cultural Festival honoring Padre Pio
The Padre Pio Prayer Group of the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette at 947 Park Street in Attleboro, Massachusetts, is proud to announce the third annual Italian Cultural Festival honoring … more
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DAN’S DUTY: Dan Parrillo (center) and his son Mitchell (right) and Julius DiSanto are taking a huge cooler out of storage that will be used for food items during this weekend’s St. Rocco’s Feast and Festival that opens Thursday evening in Johnston.
82nd St. Rocco’s feast kicks off this weekend in Johnston
One of Rhode Island’s longest standing traditions will make its 82nd annual appearance this weekend in Johnston. It’s called the St. Rocco’s Feast and Festival which will … more
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Sixth and second grade students at Saint Rocco’s School dressed for Career Day to help kick off this year’s Catholic School Week at the Johnston school. (Sun Rise photo by Rory Schuler) CSW career day
Career Day helps kick off Catholic Schools week at Johnston's Saint Rocco School
Julia Moretti, 7, held the laminated sky blue laboratory pass out straight. "I want to be a scientist," said the Saint Rocco School second-grader who dressed in a white lab coat emblazoned with a test-tube and light bulb researcher's more
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PROUD PANNESE PE0PLE: Rev. Peter J. Gower (second left), popular pastor at Our lady of Grace Church, is joined by President David Venditelli (left), Secretary Louis Mansolillo, Vice President Jason Parenteau and Treasurer Stephen Russo during the recent spiral ham donation  in Johnston.
Pannese Society guarantees Christmas Dinner for Johnston families in need
David Venditelli, first-year president of the ageless Pannese Society of Rhode Island, wasn’t sure if the proud Italian-American non-profit set a record, but this week noted: “We are … more
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TALENTED TROUPE: Johnston High Concert Chorus performed at last week’s 20th annual Highland Memorial Park Cemetery Christmas Remembrance Ceremony.
Johnston High Chorus sings at 20th annual Highland Memorial Park Cemetery Christmas Remembrance Ceremony
Although last Sunday night’s temperatures dipped into the low 30s, there was a wonderful and warm feeling during the 20th annual Highland Memorial Park Cemetery Christmas Remembrance … more
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DUTY PERFORMED, ABOVE AND BEYOND: Johnston Police Patrolmen Michael Protano and Christopher Rotella were honored recently and formally recognized with Community Service Awards for performing above and beyond the call of duty during the recent arrest of a wanted suspect. Johnston police extended “thanks to Bishop Femi Owoyemi and the entire congregation of Kingdom Lighthouse Church, for hosting the ceremony and recognizing the outstanding commitment of both officers,” in a statement on the department’s Facebook page.
ABOVE AND BEYOND: Johnston patrolmen honored for recent arrest
 Johnston Police Patrolmen Michael Protano and Christopher Rotella were honored recently  and formally recognized with Community Service Awards for performing above and beyond the call of … more
The students of St. Rocco School in Johnston walked down the church isles holding photographs of veterans they loved. The school held a prayer service for veterans on Wednesday morning at St. Rocco Church.
St. Rocco School students pray for the nation's veterans
The students of St. Rocco School in Johnston walked down the church isles holding photographs of veterans they loved. The solemn march of respect paid tribute to the men and women who serve the … more
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CATHOLIC LEARNERS: Taken on the front steps of St. Pius V. School in Providence, students posed for a photo on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Back row: Chris Weber, principal of Blessed Sacrament School, Sister Josemaria Pence O.P., principal of St. Pius V School, Janet Rufful, principal of St. Augustine School. Middle Row: Gina Hand, principal of St. Rocco School, Father Kenneth Sicard O.P., president of Providence College, Msgr. Albert Kenney, Vicar General, Diocese of Providence. (Photo/Stew Milne)
Providence College renews commitment to Catholic Education
Providence College has announced that it is making a second gift of $100,000 to the Diocese of Providence Catholic School Office (CSO) to support Catholic education in Rhode Island through its … more
St. Robert’s Bellarmine in Johnston will be holding a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Trunk or Treat at St. Robert Bellarmine in Johnston
St. Robert’s Bellarmine will be holding a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The church, at 1804 Atwood Ave., Johnston, would like to invite the public to the event, which … more
LOOMING SYMBOLS: The American flag flapped high above the crowd gathered outside St. Rocco School for last Friday’s “Prayer for Peace and Healing on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11.”
St. Rocco School in Johnston pauses to remember those lost on 9/11
Matthew Newell was playing on the St. Rocco School playground on the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. The carefree 9-year-old heard a teacher calling his name. The fourth-grader, wearing his … more
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SPECIAL SCRAMBLE: Andrea Aiello (lest) and Olivia Miele enjoy a brief stop during this ride in Rockwell Amusements famed Scrambler.
Johnston's Our Lady of Grace celebrates 101st Feast
Our Lady of Grace Church’s annual feast and festival, which is named in honor of La Madonna della DiFesa, was a fun and food-filled event that featured many MVPs (Most Valuable Parishioners) … more
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PLENTIFUL PRIZES: Our Lady of Grace Rev. Peter J. Gower (left), Joe Andreozzi and Normand Bessette enjoy a lighter moment while standing near some of the more than 50 prizes that people will win from now until Sunday at Festival Field in Johnston.
Our Lady of Grace celebrates 101st Feast and Festival in Johnston
Armed with 140-plus volunteers, “Team Our Lady of “Grace” will present the Roman Catholic Parish’s 101st LaMadonna della DiFesa Feast and Festival that officially opened last … more
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SEASONAL SIGNS: This is the large banner draped across the fence at Our lady of Grace Church  on George Waterman Road in Johnston, which also features 40 sponsorship banners for the Roman  Catholic parish’s 101st Feast and Festival.
Johnston's Our Lady of Grace Church set for 101st Feast and Festival
It’s a feast and festival unlike any other, an event that’s been going on for decades at Our Lady of Grace Church in Johnston. And it will be back beginning next Thursday, Sept. 9, and … more
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