Daily Briefing: A stained glass window found in Warren has created quite a buzz

ALSO: Passover started at sundown last night. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday. [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Apr 6 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. It was there the whole time, yet it had gone virtually unnoticed. In an almost 150-year-old stained glass window in a former Warren church, an image of Jesus appeared. But this wasn't just any depiction of Jesus, it showed Jesus as a person of color. Something virtually unheard of for the time it was created. The Journal's Katie Landeck has the story of the window found in the former St. Mark's Church that has become a fascinating study for those with expertise in the area. “In the Sharp window we’re seeing some things that we think maybe we’ve never seen before,” the church's now-owner told Katie. [03 WINDOW - Gibbs-DeWolf] In the top portion of the Gibbs-DeWolf window, Jesus visits sisters Martha and Mary. "No one is triumphant or commanding,” observed one art historian. David DelPoio/The Providence Journal Even beyond the depiction of Jesus the window, along with another found at the church offer a view into the time that hasn't traditionally been seen. And of course, what's a good history without a little history? As Katie looks into the past, she talks with historians about how the window came to be and eventually ended up in Warren. [Read how it all comes together in Katie's story and find out what's next for the windows.]( Get a subscription to The Providence Journal and be in the know 24/7. [Find our latest offer here.]( WORTH A READ • Between 2020 and 2040, [70% of net new homeowners will be Hispanic]( according to the Urban Institute. What does this mean? • [Passover started at sundown last night](. Everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday. • ICYMI: Dan Hurley is celebrating after winning a national championship at UConn. [Why some on the URI campus are enjoying the win.]( [Today's Weather]( ☁ A couple of showers; patchy low clouds and fog in the morning followed by more clouds than sun. Highs in the low-70s. TOP STORIES [Why LGBTQ advocates and families are calling for streamlined adoptions]( [Shown are the children of Dr. Beth Cronin, an obstetrician and strong advocate for legislation to streamline the process for second-parent adoptions. From left bottom, Grace, Teddy, Juliana and Raven.]( The bill would streamline the adoption process for same-sex couples who conceive through assisted reproduction, but faces opposition from Family Court. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [These dirt bikes and ATVs were used illegally on Providence streets and seized by the police in 2018. They were lined up to be crushed by an excavator.]( [Mayor Smiley and Chief Perez have new strategy to get ATVs off streets]( Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence police Chief Oscar Perez have formulated their own strategy for fighting ATVs. [READ MORE]( [Gavel.]( [RI man facing bankruptcy-fraud charges defies agents, seeks judge's ear]( US authorities charge Ernest Ricci and his wife, Brenda, with years of unlawful scheming to conceal “substantial assets” from the US. Bankruptcy Court. [READ MORE]( [Providence, RI, May 21, 2021 - Moses Brown lacrosse hosting LaSalle Academy. #22 Cole Glazzard of Moses Brown puts a shot on goal which is blocked by #43 Hayden Almeida of La Salle Academy as goal keeper #48 Noah Mauretti looks on. [The Providence Journal/Bob Breidenbach] ORG XMIT: 10041700A]( [For subscribers] [Familiar faces should own the boys lacrosse scene]( The boys lacrosse season has a new look but expect to see familiar faces. We've got the divisional breakdown, plus 10 players to watch in 2023. [READ MORE]( [A detail of the brown-skinned, blue-eyed Jesus in the Gibbs-DeWolf window.]( [For subscribers] ['Radical' 1877 window in RI church depicts Jesus as person of color]( The 1877 window may be the first public works to depict Jesus Christ and the gospel women Mary and Martha as people of color. Where does it belong? [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](