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Father John Quinn Wanaurny
BRISTOL — John Quinn Wanaurny was born July 3, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to John Patrick Wanaurny and Lauretta (Barthelmes) Wanaurny. He was baptized at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Chicago and … more
Sabbath rest forms part of the commandments that govern our relationship with God
Maybe it’s the summer weather, maybe it’s the habit learned over our years of schooling, but summer always seems to promise time for rest, recreation and some much-needed lazy days. I … more
Special Event Listings for 09.07.23
Holy Name of Jesus Church to host yard sale PROVIDENCE — Holy Name of Jesus Church will hold a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The sale will include religious items, … more
Emily Boni, a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Woonsocket, is a seamstress using her skills for good by working with priests to design beautiful vestments for their ordination day, first Masses and other Holy Masses at the altar. Boni is also working toward the opening of her new Catholic business venture designing clothing (and more) with inspired messages. Above, vestments designed and prepared for Father Francis McCarty, O.S.B., campus minister at St. Anselm University.
Young woman stitches together faith and fashion to create timeless liturgical garments
WARWICK — From her home studio in Warwick, Emily Boni, is combining a love of faith and fashion through her creation of intricate and beautiful vestments for Catholic priests. A skilled … more
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Musician Ryan Tremblay, who grew up in Rhode Island and now lives in Nashville with his family, performed for the third time at Pope Francis’ World Youth Day, held this year in Lisbon Portugal. Tremblay said his Catholic faith helps him to connect with peace and beauty in the present because it is rooted in truth and tradition.
Musician with local ties reflects on World Youth Day performance
PROVIDENCE — For Ryan Tremblay, the scene was familiar, and the setting again spectacular. The Coventry native, a Catholic musician, recently performed at Pope Francis’ World Youth Day, … more
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Paintings, including these self-portraits above, by the late Father Raymond Tetrault, were recently displayed for the first time in a gallery exhibit.
Paintings by the late Father Ray Tetrault exhibited for first time
PROVIDENCE — On a recent clear, sunny late afternoon in downtown Providence, a small group of people gather in a gallery at the Sprout Coworking Center, a multipurpose building containing … more
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A collage featuring images of St. Teresa of Avila (Public Domain), Pope John XXIII (CNS File photo) and singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett in July of 2001 (Mike Segar, Reuters). Buffett died Sept. 1, 2023. (OSV News photo/CNS, Reuters)
Teresa of Avila, Good Pope John and … Jimmy Buffett?
Too often lately, it feels like the offices from which we’ve historically taken our cues — our political and community leadership, the punditry, local authorities and even some church … more
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Archbishop Fernández and the learning curve
“Pope Francis has just given the Vatican his Ratzinger,” declared one July 2 headline; “Pope Francis Finds His Ratzinger,” announced another, four days later. Both quickie … more
To ‘Love One Another’ is not just good advice
Strange as it might seem, the word “Church” appears only twice in the Gospel accounts. Both instances are found in St. Matthew’s Gospel narrative. The word Church occurs first when … more
From a Concern to a Calling
TO THE EDITOR: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire which caused the death of many workers was a time of transformation for Frances Perkins. Prior to that fire she had lobbied for workers rights … more
Is it time to encourage our Catholic students to consider other options?
TO THE EDITOR: In reaction to the Catholic high school graduation statistics published in the June 22 issue of the Rhode Island Catholic, I can’t help but wonder if it’s time for our … more
Golfers bow their heads in prayer as Bishop Richard G. Henning offers a blessing.
Supporting Vocations
Saint John’s Seminary held their 21st Golf Tournament at the Agawam Hunt Sports Club in Rumford. The annual event supports the seminary’s mission to prepare men who answer the call to … more
Meeting with missionaries
On Thursday, August 24, Bishop Richard G. Henning met with the FOCUS Missionaries who will be serving at the University of Rhode Island and Brown/RISD this year. College students seek meaning and … more
Blessing Narragansett
Fishing boats and recreational watercraft make their way once a year to the Port of Galilee during the Blessing of the Fleet, where they parade for local officials and receive a blessing, this year … more
Students Evangelina Romero and Samantha Cabral at St. Rose of Lima School in Denver, work on a project in this file photo dated Dec. 12, 2009. (OSV News photo/James Baca, Denver Catholic Register)
Conversación y oración camino a la escuela
Hoy en día, estamos rodeados de constante ruido y distracciones. En casa siempre estamos conectados a los medios como los teléfonos inteligentes, computador, la televisión y … more
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The St. Vincent de Paul chapter at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Coventry serves about 100 Grab and Go take-out meals each week for anyone in the community in need. The meals are prepared by a staff of dedicated volunteers, led by Mary Williams, president of the SVdP conference and a parishioner at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. Her daughter, Sarah Williams, pictured, is one of the program’s many volunteers.
St. Vincent de Paul ‘Grab and Go Meals’ program a lifeline for the community
COVENTRY — In Matthew 25, Jesus speaks of feeding the hungry, clothing the naked and visiting those in need – charitable acts now known as the Corporal Works of Mercy. These have always … more
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A suicide prevention sign is pictured on a protective fence on the walkway of the George Washington Bridge between in New York City Jan.12, 2022. The suicide epidemic in the U.S. is costing lives, and Catholic dioceses and ministries are racing to get in place much needed accompaniment for those crying for mental health help.
Church urged to address suicide risk factors with education, resources
Suicide, it is sometimes said, is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. But for at least 49,449 Americans during 2022, feelings of distress were so acute they took their own lives. As CNN … more
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The shells of burned houses and buildings are left after wildfires driven by high winds burned across most of the town in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2023. Lahaina’s Maria Lanakila Catholic Church was spared from the flames that wiped out most of the surrounding community.
Help families recover from fires on the island of Maui
As of Monday, August 21, at least 114 people have died and more than 800 people remain missing from the fires that ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui and burned entire neighborhoods. Catholic … more
Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, atomic physicist and head of the Manhattan Project, poses in 1944.
Was Dropping the Atomic Bombs Morally Justifiable?
Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb is the subject matter of a recently released feature film that bears the physicist’s surname. The movie has … more
Let your Eucharistic pilgrimage begin today!
I recently had the chance to make my first official “at-home” Eucharistic pilgrimage. It was a torrentially rainy day in Chicago — as a matter of fact, if you had a basement, there … more
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