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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 …
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 …

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 …