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Bishop Richard G. Henning offered Holy Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, Tuesday, Oct. 17, in prayerful solidarity as His Eminence Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem led the Catholics of the Holy Land in a day of prayer and fasting.

Uniting in prayer and fasting for the Holy Land

PROVIDENCE — On Tuesday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, led Catholics in the Holy Land in a day of prayer and fasting, and called for Catholics around the … more

By Rick Snizek, Executive Editor | 10/17/23

Milestone Anniversary

Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass to mark the 150th anniversary of Precious Blood Parish, which was established in 1873 to serve a growing number of French Canadian families moving to … more

10/12/23

The Good Neighbor Journeys Alongside the Suffering

On Sunday, I enjoyed a beautiful day on Federal Hill for the Columbus Day festival and parade. After the parade and some wonderful Italian food, I walked back to the Cathedral and happened to meet a … more

10/12/23

Get Dressed for Eternity!

With all due respect, St. Matthew seems to be writing with two different quills in this coming Sunday’s Gospel passage about a royal wedding feast. The nuptial banquet was guaranteed to be a … more

10/12/23

The most important Catholic event since Vatican II?

Those most enthusiastic about the Synod on Synodality that opens on October 4 want to say that it’s the most important Catholic event since the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965) – a … more

10/12/23

People mourn at the graveside of Eden Guez, during her funeral in Ashkelon, i Israel, October 10, 2023, who was killed as she attended a festival that was attacked by Hamas gunmen from Gaza. Israel increased airstrikes on the Gaza Strip and sealed it off from food, fuel and other supplies Monday in retaliation for a bloody incursion by Hamas militants, as the war’s death toll rose to nearly 1,600 on both sides. Hamas also escalated the conflict, pledging to kill captured Israelis if attacks targeted civilians without warnings.

Hamas is an Evil Terrorist Organization

Over the past weekend the terrorist organization Hamas launched a series of attacks from the Gaza Strip into Israel. The attacks have been rightly condemned and we pray for peace in the Middle East. … more

10/12/23

Prayers for Conversion, Not Blessing Sin

Mainstream news outlets reported that the pope may allow blessings of same-sex relationships, based on his recent comments stating that “pastoral prudence must adequately discern whether there … more

10/12/23

Buona Festa!

The Bishop Hendricken Marching Band and St. Mary Academy Bay View Cheer squad accompanied Bishop Richard G. Henning and Father Robert L. Marciano, Bishop Hendricken High School President, at the … more

10/12/23

Families visiting The Haunted Labyrinth on Sunday night get a good scare. For the longest-running haunted house in New England — celebrating 39 years in 2023 — it’s not just about Halloween, it’s about bringing young people into the Church and offering them roles of leadership.

Enriching the lives of youth one surprise at a time

CRANSTON — Not much is more exhilarating than a caught-off-guard surprise. In October, that’s what the youth volunteers at The Haunted Labyrinth live for – a light-hearted scare, … more

By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor | 10/12/23

Blessings for All God's Creatures

St. Patrick Church, Providence, held The Blessing of Animals on Saturday, Oct. 7. This event was sponsored by the St. Clare of Assisi Secular Franciscan Fraternity in honor of the feast of St. … more

10/12/23

Special Event Listings for 10.12.23

Knights plan breakfast NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, Oct. 15, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Scrambled eggs, … more

10/12/23

In December, journalists from around the world, including from the R.I. Catholic, toured an Israeli Defense Force base in the Negev Desert used to train for urban combat in the Gaza Strip. In addition to model city buildings, the base has a training tunnel, like those built by Hamas for attacks on Israel.

More than 1,000 killed in brazen Hamas attack on Israel

NIRIM, Israel/PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Dodging sporadic rocket fire comes with the territory in Israel, especially when you live along the tense border with Gaza in the South. But this time it was … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 10/11/23

Bishop Richard G. Henning leads a Holy Hour, sharing a touching message noting that Christ is present and speaking to our hearts, inviting us to offer our fears to him. More than 400 people from across New England took part in the pilgrimage.

Hispanic Regional Pilgrimage at La Salette Shrine draws hundreds

ATTLEBORO, Mass. — A cool and cloudy day was the perfect setting for the Regional Hispanic Pilgrimage on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the La Salette Shrine, where more than 400 pilgrims from … more

By Hortencia Medina, El Católico de Rhode Island Correspondent | 10/5/23

Participants in the assembly of the Synod of Bishops gather in the Paul VI Audience Hall for the first working session Oct. 4, 2023.

Synod is called to understand authority, recognize truth, preacher says

ROME (CNS) — Competing notions of authority and giving certain Christian truths preeminence over others can not only derail the assembly of the Synod of Bishops but, worse, cripple the … more

By Cindy Wooden, CNS | 10/5/23

The Richness of the Word

A print of a famous Caravaggio painting of Saint Jerome hangs on my office wall. Saint Jerome was a foundational biblical scholar and is recognized as the patron saint of those who study and … more

10/5/23

Special Event Listings for 10.05.23

Knights car wash to benefit Special Olympics JOHNSTON — The Knights of Columbus, Rev. Richard A. Donnelly Council No. 322 will sponsor a car wash at The Thirsty Beaver Restaurant, 288 Atwood … more

10/5/23

Parishioners and local clergy gather at St. Basil the Great Melkite Greek Catholic Church to welcome Bishop Richard G. Henning, Bishop of Providence (of the Latin Church sui iuris), and Bishop François Beyrouti, the Melkite Greek Catholic bishop of the eparchy of Newton, Massachusetts.

St. Basil the Great welcomes newly appointed Melkite eparch

LINCOLN — Bishop Richard G. Henning recently joined the Melkite Catholic community in Rhode Island in welcoming their newly appointed eparch, Bishop François Beyrouti. On the evening of … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 10/5/23

Life Chain: Faithful gather peacefully, prayerfully to stand up for unborn

Throughout Rhode Island and the nation, many lined the streets and sidewalks to peacefully and prayerfully stand up for all human life at the annual Life Chain event, including at St. Philip Church, … more

10/5/23

PC breaks ground for a state-of-the-art facility that will house the new School of Nursing and Health Sciences

PROVIDENCE — Providence College (PC) has formally broke ground for the Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences, a state-of-the-art facility that will house the College’s new … more

10/5/23

Catholic schools throughout Rhode Island benefit from Bay View's Day of Service

Juniors and Seniors from St. Mary Academy recently participated in a Day of Service where they visited and helped out at 18 different Catholic schools throughout Rhode Island. This Day of Service was … more

10/5/23