CRANSTON — Almost like an ear of corn, Tom Tally helps to shuck palm fronds out of their husks on a loading dock behind his family’s 135-year-old business on Pontiac Avenue, the oldest … more

PROVIDENCE — A reliquary containing the incorrupt heart of Saint John Vianney will be visiting Rhode Island on Monday, April 22, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. with vespers scheduled for 5:30 p.m. The … more

PROVIDENCE — The Little Sisters of the Poor Jeanne Jugan Residence of Pawtucket will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the sisters’ mission in the United States of America with a special … more

LEOMINSTER, Mass. — Sister Mary Laurita Hand, 84, known in secular life as Lucille Hand, died April 8, 2019, at Presentation Convent. Sister was born July 26, 1934 in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, … more

PROVIDENCE — Father Vincent Joseph Youngkamp, 86, a Catholic priest with a heart for the people of Japan, his family and friends, died April 4, 2019, in Providence, Rhode Island. Born in Smithton, … more

Anytime we stand at the foot of the Cross of Christ we find that we’re not alone. Among others standing there are the Virgin Mary and the Beloved Disciple John. And if we listen attentively we hear … more

Seven Church TourPROVIDENCE — All are welcome to St. Pius V, 55 Elmhurst Ave., for the annual Holy Thursday Seven Church Tour on Thursday, April 18. Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Pius … more

The Little Sisters of the Poor have served for more than 100 years in the Diocese of Providence, ministering to the elderly at the St. Jeanne Jugan Residence in … more

Sonia Aldana and Rony Morales were the parents of Baby Angela who was born with anencephaly and miraculously surpassed her initial medical prognosis at birth by living to the age of 3 years and 8 … more

PROVIDENCE — Hundreds attended the annual Chrism Mass Monday, April 15 at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. During the Mass, which was concelebrated with priests from around the state, Bishop … more