Pro-life movement prepares to celebrate 40 Days for Life

PROVIDENCE — Local members of the pro-life community gathered for the Jericho Walk on Saturday, September 23. The Jericho Walk is a yearly event organized by the diocesan Office of Life and …

United States Bishops, Advocacy Groups Caution Against Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON — The federal government appears to be heading toward a shutdown at the end of September, as congressional lawmakers are running out of time to pass legislation funding the …

New president tasked to 'inspire and empower' young women of St. Mary Academy - Bay View

RIVERSIDE — It seems like just yesterday that Amy Gravell was a student, walking the halls of St. Mary Academy Bay View, delivering a student council speech, or performing in cabaret. Now she …

Holy Apostles Parish celebrates 25 years of teen ministry

CRANSTON — Michael and Gina Conti became engaged to be married in the late 1990s, when they became adult leaders in the teen group at Holy Apostles Parish. They married in 2000, the dawn of the …

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Diocese to take part in Traveling Rosary Congress

PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress will be held from October 7 - 13, 2023. A Eucharistic Rosary Congress is seven days of around-the-clock Eucharistic …

Faith in action for those most in need

Few things in this world cause greater heartbreak than watching a child facing an illness that would test even the resolve of grown men and women. Cancer is the worst offender. The mere word sends …

Rain doesn’t stop faithful from enjoying annual Our Lady of Grace Feast

Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass for the Our Lady of Grace feast and procession, held on Sunday, Sept. 10 in Johnston. The procession began after Mass and wound through the local streets …

Three-day Eucharistic Revival Retreat includes international exhibition of Blessed Carlo Acutis

WESTERLY — A very special International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles showcasing more than 100 documented eucharistic miracles compiled and cataloged by Blessed Carlo Acutis is coming to …

St. Joseph School Celebrates 100 years of Catholic Education

WEST WARWICK — On Sunday, Sept. 10, Bishop Richard G. Henning led the faithful of St. Joseph’s Parish by celebrating a Mass to open the school year for the 100th anniversary of the …

St. Paul School enjoys centennial of its founding with a gala

CRANSTON — St. Paul’s School celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 15 with a gala at Rhodes at the Pawtuxet. The event was attended by approximately 500 guests, including …

Veteran Teachers Pass On Advice for Catholic School Educators

Teaching can be a challenging but rewarding career field, particularly in a Catholic school where one can live out their faith. As young teachers take their first steps into the hallowed halls of …

Hendricken program gives students with different learning abilities ‘Options’

WARWICK — Bishop Hendricken High School will commemorate a major milestone in its history, as the 2023-2024 school year marks the 15th anniversary of the start of the Brother Thomas Leto …

First Chesterton Academy in New England opens its doors in R.I.

WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, the newest Catholic school to open in the Diocese of Providence, held its first day of classes on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Located on Jefferson …

Juvenile diabetes student-advocate follows her path to Washington

PAWTUCKET — Hannah Guevremont is a typical senior at Saint Raphael Academy. She plays on the girls’ basketball and volleyball teams, and enjoys the bowling club, Ping-Pong …

Young woman stitches together faith and fashion to create timeless liturgical garments

WARWICK — From her home studio in Warwick, Emily Boni, is combining a love of faith and fashion through her creation of intricate and beautiful vestments for Catholic priests. A skilled …

Rhode Island’s Shrine of the Little Flower marks 100 years of devotion to St. Therese

NASONVILLE — Former Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans celebrated Mass for a large group of the faithful in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Shrine of the Little Flower — the …

Little Sisters of the Poor raise more than $30,000 to support mission at Summer Soirée

PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor recently welcomed guests to the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket for a Summer Soirée featuring food and drink from area restaurants and …

Paintings by the late Father Ray Tetrault exhibited for first time

PROVIDENCE — On a recent clear, sunny late afternoon in downtown Providence, a small group of people gather in a gallery at the Sprout Coworking Center, a multipurpose building containing …

Musician with local ties reflects on World Youth Day performance

PROVIDENCE — For Ryan Tremblay, the scene was familiar, and the setting again spectacular. The Coventry native, a Catholic musician, recently performed at Pope Francis’ World Youth Day, …

Providence seminarian tells Pope: 'We are praying for you in Rhode Island'

ROME — On Sunday, August 20, the orientation group of students from the Pontifical North American College, including Providence seminarian Nathan Ledoux, met with the Holy Father before he …

OPINION

The God Who Accompanies

When God spoke to Moses from the burning bush, Moses feared “looking upon God.” It is not an unreasonable reaction to an encounter with the infinite. Like all human beings, Moses was a …

The Blessed Ulma Family and our Catholic moment

It’s a rare occasion when the word “unprecedented” can be used for a Church whose history extends over two millennia. Yet something unprecedented happened in the Polish village of …

Obedience to the Father

The newly-crowned King Charles III of the United Kingdom has two sons who almost daily seize international headlines. William, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Kate happily fill the pages of …

The God Who Accompanies

The Police Officer’s Motto: To Protect and Serve

Celebrating the Mass of the Holy Spirit

Special Event Listings for 09.28.23

Peaceful, Prayerful events for Life PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence Office of Life and Family Ministry will be hosting the following peaceful, prayerful and respectful activities for …

New York Times has Amnesia When it Comes to Reporting on Church’s Role in Sheltering Jews During the Holocaust

On September 7 it was announced that never-before-seen documents have been recently discovered in the archives of the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. These documents indicate that, during the …

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