LINCROFT, N.J. — Brother Michael O’Neill, F.S.C., 90, of De La Salle Hall, died Oct. 21. more

Sargent Shriver died two weeks ago at the age of 95 after struggling with Alzheimer’s disease. The press accounts of his life lauded a life of dedicated public service during the administrations of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. more

PROVIDENCE – When Mercy Sister Eleanor Little was a young student, she was always impressed by teachers whose love and dedication inspired her to answer God’s call to religious life. more

As he lay on his deathbed, St. John Vianney received the Eucharist for the last time. more

PROVIDENCE – An advertising campaign aims to bring Catholics back to church during the Christmas season with bilingual ads airing on major television networks beginning Friday and running through Jan. 8, 2012. more

PROVIDENCE – Irish eyes will be smiling on St. Michael Parish on Saturday when celebrants gather at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston to honor St. Patrick in an annual event that helps to support parish social ministry programs. more

When President Obama announced his endorsement of homosexual marriage, he acknowledged that there were religious implications to his decision to endorse same-sex unions. more

TO THE EDITOR: Politicians are not the answer to ending abortion. more

An ancient aphorism advises, “As a person prays so that person believes.” The very manner of praying, worshipping, and ritually celebrating actually directs, guides and even forms a person’s beliefs. more

CENTRAL FALLS – Although they may be a little too young to fully comprehend just how special they are, the incoming class of Pre-kindergarteners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Academy this August will begin the school year as part of an elite national group.  more