Lebanon's Catholic leaders seek help; here's where you can donate
BEIRUT — As Lebanon's Catholic leaders appealed for help for their country, international and U.S. organizations appealed for donations for Beirut, capital of a country already suffering from a …
Father Robert Perron, pastor, longtime advocate for the poor, dies at 67
PROVIDENCE — Father Robert Paul Perron, the director of the diocesan Society for the Propagation of the Faith and pastor of St. Michael Parish, who was known for his compassionate service to …
Prout grad plays transatlantic symphony to complete Rome music degree interrupted by COVID-19
PROVIDENCE — It was a symphony played for only eight — not counting the small but very important audience tuning in online from the other side of the Atlantic.Although he has certainly …
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Diocese reduces staffing, but not essential services, in response to the pandemic
PROVIDENCE — In response to the economic fallout wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Diocese of Providence has made the difficult decision to permanently eliminate 10 positions in its Central …
Getting to Know Your Seminarians: Mike Stabile
Get to know a little more about the men you are praying for as they continue to prepare for the priesthood.
Visit Rhode Island's only shrine: The Shrine of the Little Flower
Just off of Route 7 in Burrillville, visitors will discover a beautiful outdoor space for prayer, quiet reflection and fellowship. Founded in 1923, the Shrine of the Little Flower is the only Shrine …
Catholic Charity Appeal surpasses $4 Million
PROVIDENCE — Thanks to the generosity of more than 14,000 donors, the Catholic Charity Appeal has surpassed $4 Million — steadily climbing toward its goal this year of $7.3 …
Providence College: In-person Class of 2020 commencement ceremony ‘not possible’
PROVIDENCE — In a letter to members of the Class of 2020, issued on Monday, July 27, Providence College shared that the school determined that it will not be possible to hold an in-person Class …
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Special Event Listings for 08.06.20
Prayer Service for Remembrance and RepentancePROVIDENCE — On August 9 at 7 p.m., join members of …
FROM THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR'S DESK
Our Seminarians need prayers just as much as we do
One of the diocese’s new seminarians visited the Rhode Island Catholic offices recently to have …
EDITORIAL
The Religion of Cancel Culture
The American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “A person will worship something, have no doubt …