Priest Pounds Away Pounds With Parishioners

More than 100 people joined Father Scott Pontes at St. Francis Xavier parish in East Providence last Saturday, Aug. 24, to strengthen their bodies as well as their souls.

Father Pontes led the gathering in a two-mile “Live Walk Concert” in the parking lot of the church on No. Carpenter Street. It was based on the exercise video, “Walk at Home,” by fitness expert Leslie Sansone.

Father Pontes is a certified “walk leader” who adapted the fitness program for his parishioners, according to a story on eastbayri.com. He calls his program “Pounding Away Pounds With the Padre.” 

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