CUMBERLAND — To ensure that their ministry of empowering people who are materially poor continues to reach a world in need, the Sisters of Mercy – Northeast Community has awarded $400,000 in … more

Father TJ Varghese was installed as pastor of St. Luke Church in Barrington on Sunday, September 16. In his homily, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin called the installation of Father Varghese a very happy and … more

When, a few months back, I announced that I was ending my use of Twitter, it caused quite a media firestorm. There were tons of stories, both local and national. Even the New York Times and … more

Mass in ASL for Deaf, Hard of Hearing parishioners PROVIDENCE — ASL interpreted Masses will be celebrated at St. Patrick Church on Sundays from now until September 30, at the 9 a.m. English … more

PROVIDENCE — In a few months, local Christian recording artist Ryan Tremblay will be performing on a stage in Panama City, Panama. Tremblay, 30, a Middletown resident who grew up in Coventry, … more

PROVIDENCE — A little over 20 years ago, a local choir director had a vision: he wanted his local church to start the only Catholic gospel choir in the Diocese of Providence. Today, the Holy … more

CRANSTON — More than 40 new participants are expected when St. Paul Church of Edgewood embarks upon its fifth session of the internationally-renown Alpha religious discussion series. The weekly … more

Catholic Mom Rhode Island Group sponsored a Backpack Donation Drive for Asa Messer Elementary School in Providence. Local mothers gathered at Holy Ghost Church in Providence to help fill more than 75 … more

Dalai Lama is the name given to the Buddhist leaders of Tibet who are part of the newest school of Tibetan Buddhism. The name roughly translates into “big ocean.” The 14th and current Dalai Lama … more

Every saint faces times of trial and persecution, from within or from outside the church. Countless saints ended their lives with a crown of martyrdom, often at the hands of cruel, vicious … more