PROVIDENCE — The 52nd commencement for Bishop Hendricken High School sent 216 young men off to the next chapter of their lives in a June 7 ceremony at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul that was steeped in the spirit of the school’s namesake and the stories of students inspired by the virtues of faith and love for God and fellow man that Bishop Thomas F. Hendricken, the first bishop of Providence, exemplified in his life. more

Samuel Chretien, a senior honors student at The Prout School, was recently named a finalist in the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program. The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an … more

Due to declining enrollment and financial challenges, five Catholic schools in the Diocese of Providence have had to close their doors. The following are stories about their final … more

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PROVIDENCE — Kara Wilson grew up with a poor education on a Navajo reservation in Arizona, an area she describes as having a high percentage of Native Americans living below the poverty line. more

St. Mary Academy - Bay View students have earned a coveted prize in the Scholastic Art competition, a Gold Key for Portfolio. Grace Sneesby, above at right, a senior from Providence, earned the prestigious award for her body of work submitted, as well as an additional Silver Key in the Drawing category. Her teacher, Mary Jane Andreozzi says that Grace is a “student who is gifted with a natural talent for visual art.” more

PROVIDENCE – As preparations are being made for a new academic year, several schools throughout the diocese will welcome new administrators whose commitment to Catholic teaching will continue the longstanding tradition to provide students with a values-based, quality education. more

PAWTUCKET — “This is it - this is the day,” said Salutatorian Alison Carr, smiling, nervous but excited, moments before processing into Saint Maria Goretti Church for Bishop Francis P. Keough Regional High School’s commencement ceremony. more

Former Bishop Hendricken High School Board Member and 1969 alumnus, Thomas A. Freeman of Atlanta, Georgia, recently donated $50,000 in stock to his alma mater to be invested into The Bishop … more

In the first image, Mia Pinos holds up a classmate’s artwork during the after school art club at St. Thomas Regional School, Providence, on November 30. In the second image, Pierce Brederson holds … more