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On Tuesday, May 7, Bishop James T. Ruggieri was ordained and installed as the 13th Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland, Maine. Boston Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, OFM Cap., was principal consecrator, with retiring Portland Bishop Robert P. Deeley, J.C.D., and Providence Bishop Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., co-consecrators. Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, read the official mandate from Pope Francis.
Humble Providence Priest Ordained Bishop of Portland
PORTLAND, Maine —  For a priest who eschewed the spotlight as he ministered to the poor in myriad ways, Bishop James T. Ruggieri appeared very humbled as he processed into the Cathedral of … more
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Blessed are You, Lord God of All Creation
“Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for through your goodness we have received the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth and work of human hands, it will become for us the bread of … more
Special Event Listings for 05.09.24
Are You Called to be a Deacon? RHODE ISLAND — Deacons are men who love God and love the Church; they feel called to serve in a more committed way. The role of the deacon is to be a helper of … more
The Ascension is the beginning of Jesus’ heavenly ministry
The Ascension of Jesus Christ into heavenly glory was not so much the conclusion of his earthly ministry as it was the beginning of his heavenly ministry. Jesus in heaven is still the mediator … more
Happy Mother’s Day to our Queen of Heaven
Many of my family members had a devotion to the Virgin Mary. My late grandmother would constantly request Our Lady’s intercession and would often fall asleep at night while praying the Rosary. … more
Daniel D’Alessio named Bishop Hendricken’s Man of the Year
WARWICK — Bishop Hendricken High School recently announced that Daniel D’Alessio has been named its 2024 Man of the Year. The Bishop Hendricken Man of the Year award is the highest honor … more
Why the World Needs Mary Now More Than Ever
The world always needs Mary. It needs her example; it needs her holiness; and it needs her powerful prayers. But a good case can be made that, in the midst of the disorder, division and confusion … more
Eucharistic Congress a visible sign of a thriving Church
PROVIDENCE — The Church is not dead. Not by a long shot. Secular media outlets might make such a claim by pointing toward declining numbers of Catholics in the pews every Sunday, but the Church … more
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Freshmen from the Prout School in Wakefield planned a day of fun for the seniors at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Providence. The afternoon included prayer, games, music and food from Father Jean Joseph Brice and the Project Emmanuel food truck.
Together, Students and Seniors enjoy a 'Spring Celebration'
PROVIDENCE — Spring was in the air for the celebration of Older American’s Month this past Thursday at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Providence. In a service initiative led by The … more
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Rory Sullivan of Saint Raphael Academy has been named the 2023-24 Gatorade Rhode Island Girls Cross Country Player of the Year.
Student-Athlete Named Gatorade R.I. Girls Cross Country Player of the Year
PAWTUCKET — In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade announced Rory Sullivan of Saint Raphael Academy is the 2023-24 Gatorade Rhode Island Girls … more
Students learn about the anatomy of the human brain
Middle school students from Father John V. Doyle School, in Coventry, recently had an exciting visit from Dr. Heimer-McGinn and her team from Brain Waves Rhode Island. Students learned about the … more
Saint Augustine students take on faculty in basketball game
Saint Augustine School, Providence, eighth-graders take on the school faculty in a fast-paced basketball game, ending in a win for the students. more
Special Event Listings for 05.02.24
Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress INDIANAPOLIS — The Diocese of Providence Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, is … more
The Fire of Love
On May 4, the Church marks the feast day of St. Florian, a third-century Christian martyr. Florian was a high-ranking officer in the army of the Roman Empire. One of his particular duties was to … more
The warm smile of the Blessed Mother holding the infant Jesus greets those at Saint Augustine School and Parish in Providence. May is traditionally dedicated in a special way to honoring Mary and seeking her intercession.
Full of Grace: Celebrate May's Marian Feasts
The Catholic Church has dedicated numerous feast days throughout the year to events in the life of Mary and her various titles. The following are some of the feasts of Mary in the month of May: Feast … more
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On Oct. 24, 2020, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, ordained nine men to the Sacred Order of Deacons at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence. The next class of permanent deacons for the Diocese of Providence will be ordained in 2026.
Future deacons serve as ‘light of Christ’ in diocese
PROVIDENCE — It’s hard for a priest to know all his parishioners personally or to faithfully carry out his plateful of duties alone. To fill this gap, servant-leaders are often assigned … more
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Christians are called to celebrate the generous offerings of Mary Stewart
Occasionally, in anthologies of popular prayers, one might come across a series of petitions entitled “Mary Stewart’s Prayer,” or, correctly, “Mary Stewart’s … more
Members of the Rhode Island Polish-American community gather at St. Adalbert’s Parish in Providence to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of its current parish building. Above, Bishop Richard G. Henning was presented with a medal of Our Lady of Czenstochowa.
St. Adalbert's celebrates centennial of its founding
By Cole DeSantis Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent PROVIDENCE —St. Adalbert’s Parish in Providence celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop … more
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Catholic Communication Campaign supports national and local media that connect millions with Christ
WASHINGTON— On May 11-12, Catholics across the United States will have an opportunity to support the communications ministry of the Catholic Church, both locally and globally through the … more
Bishop of Incheon, South Korea visits St. Paul Parish
Bishop John Baptist Jung Shin-chul, Bishop of Incheon, South Korea, visited St. Paul Parish, Cranston, home of the Korean Catholic Community of Rhode Island (KCCRI), on Sunday, April 14, to celebrate … more
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