Daily Briefing: RI's new bishop finds his place by the water

ALSO: The Fed raised interest rates again on Wednesday. What does that mean for your purchases? [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu May 4 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. Even if you aren't Catholic there's a decent chance you knew who the bishop of the Diocese of Providence was. Bishop Thomas Tobin could be known for his outspoken stances and wasn't afraid to take to social media to amplify his message or respond to critics. Earlier this week [Pope Francis accepted Tobin's resignation]( paving the way for Richard Henning to assume the role. Recently, The Journal's Katie Landeck sat down with Henning to get a glimpse into what to expect from the new leader of the state's Diocese. In her story, Henning talks about his placement in Rhode Island and his attempts to figure out why life has brought him here. [Bishop Henning] Bishop Henning Contributed by Maggie Killeen She also discussed some of the hot button social issues such as abortion and same-sex marriage that continuously make headlines. What does Henning have to say about these issues and his arrival to Rhode Island? [You'll have to read Katie's story because you're unlikely to find Henning giving out the answers on Twitter.]( Never deal with a paywall again. [Check out the latest offer for a Providence Journal subscription.]( WORTH A READ • The Fed raised interest rates again on Wednesday. [What does that mean for your purchases?]( • The Massachusetts woman who is accused of [strangling her three young children]( with exercise bands before jumping out a window of the Duxbury family's home, has been moved to a different hospital. • ICYMI: [Rhode Island's brewery seen keeps growing](. See what's planned across the state. [Today's Weather]( ☔ Cloudy with a brief shower or two. Highs in the upper 40s. TOP STORIES [Why RI state retirees are making the case to lawmakers to resume COLAs]( [Providence, RI--Nov. 8, 2011 With Video RALLY bt 1 Iris Falck Donnelly a former Providence school teacher retired for six years, says because of the lack of COLAs, retirement is getting financially difficult. Union groups from throughout Rhode Island, joined by members of Occupy Providence, rally outside the State House today to show opposition to what they call severe pension cuts. The Providence Journal/Bob Thayer]( "I can't do anything but say we are owed the money. After awhile we'll [all] be in our graves. Hey, hey. So much for him." [READ MORE]( Advertisement [A cell block in the medium-security unit at the Adult Correctional Institutions.]( [For subscribers] [Three recent suicides at ACI prompt renewed calls for end of solitary confinement]( While the DOC says it is working to reduce suicide risk within ACI, advocates are calling for an end to solitary confinement practices. [READ MORE]( [Parker Slaugenhaupt of Chariho sends sparks flying as he grinds down the metal parts of his submarine during Monday's Welding competition at Providence Career and Technical Academy.]( [RI students weld submarines in contest backed by Electric Boat]( Project MFG Rhode Island Maritime Welding Competition pitted 16 students from four schools against each other to see who could make the best sub hull. [READ MORE]( [Gavel]( [RI man admits role in COVID unemployment fraud]( A Cranston man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court, Boston, to his role in a $450,000 COVID unemployment assistance scheme. [READ MORE]( [Steven Napolillo '98, PC's senior associate athletic director, is announced as the College's next vice president and director of athletics. (Photo/Stew Milne)]( [Providence sells out men’s basketball season tickets for 2023-24]( The Friars have established a waiting list for fans hoping to purchase tickets in the future. [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](