St. Joseph’s name was added in 1921 to the Divine Praises, usually recited after Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, by Pope Benedict XV at the request of the Archdiocese of Quebec. St. … more

At Christmas, we are dealing with incomprehensibles.The one through whom God brought everything into existence and gave every living thing life — his Son — received human life from a … more

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin recently conferred the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Extraordinary Form on 23 teenagers and adults at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Providence. The celebration began with the … more

The beginning of the new liturgical year prepares us to hear and reflect upon the core message of the Gospel. This message is that the Son, the second person of the Most Holy Trinity, became … more

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was one of the most prolific Catholic writers and televangelists of the 20th century. His cause for beatification is currently being vetted by the Congregation for the … more

It was Saturday morning, the day before the First Sunday of Advent. The usual impressive size crowd was at the 6 a.m. Mass. The priest was giving the homily in which he was reminding everyone that … more

PROVIDENCE — Christmas came early for The Prout School community as Bishop Thomas J. Tobin presented the diocesan high school with a major gift of $100,000 that will go a long way in helping to … more

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic faithful across the United States are being invited to pray for Pope Francis as he celebrates 50 years as a priest.Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, … more

BRISTOL — Father William F. Sullivan, 90, died on November 29, 2019. He was born on April 24, 1929 in Lynn, Mass., the son of James Sullivan and Bridie McDonough who were natives of Ireland. He was … more

Advent is such a special season, a beautiful, grace-filled time in which the Church prepares for the Coming of the Lord — both at the end of time and in the present Christmas Season. And one of the … more