Recently someone asked me if I ever get tired doing Confirmations. The question came up in a conversation about my Confirmation schedule, and the observation that in my 26 years as a bishop I’ve … more

Sacred Heart Parish to host Patronal FeastEAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart Parish, 118 Taunton Ave., will hold their Patronal Feast on May 31, June 1 and 2. Friday: Food, bazaar and game booths … more

PROVIDENCE — In 1 Timothy 4:12, St. Paul exhorts young people to be an example to believers in “speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.”One such local young person, 19-year-old … more

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition held its 11th annual conference on May 8 at Rhode Island College, calling on local faith leaders to listen to those in need and push for state … more

Above, the Mount St. Charles High School tennis team recently made sandwiches for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart who used them to feed the hungry of Woonsocket who come to their door every day. The … more

A new school record of 22 Bishop Hendricken High School students have been ranked in the 84th annual National French Contest, according to Lisa Narug, National Director of Le Grand Concours. Le Grand … more

The first graders at Sacred Heart School recently participated in Project Chick, a project that helps students learn about bird life cycles. An educator from Casey Farm visited the classroom with … more

As the old proverb of St. Ambrose instructs, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Rome, being the Eternal City, with its vast history and ancient traditions, has much to offer from its … more

The Apostle Paul is not only the first of the Christian authors whose writings have been preserved for posterity; he is also the most prolific of the New Testament writers. Seven of his authentic … more

Archery, nature education, weekly Mass, hiking, canoeing and leadership courses are only a few of the many activities taking place at Mother of Hope Camp this summer. Mother of Hope Camp in … more