National Religious Retirement Collection Supports Religious Orders in United States

WASHINGTON — The annual collection that supports nearly 25,000 elderly religious sisters, brothers and religious order priests in the United States will take place in participating dioceses on …

Reflecting on the past 34 years in Catholic Youth Ministry, 'Duce' gave it her heart and soul as devoted director

PROVIDENCE — Louise Dussault — widely known as “Duce” — has spent the last 34 years serving the Diocese of Providence as the Director of Catholic Youth Ministry. In …

St. Joseph's Parish gives back to its Woonsocket community with $25,000 gift

WOONSOCKET — On Tuesday, Nov. 29, Father Ryan Simas, pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in Woonsocket, gifted $25,000 to the city of Woonsocket.Father Simas met with Mayor Dan Gendron of …

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Pope Francis appoints Coadjutor Bishop of Providence Richard G. Henning

PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday, Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving, the faithful of the diocese got their first glimpse of the shepherd who will eventually succeed the eighth Bishop of Providence, …

Reflecting on the past 34 years in Catholic Youth Ministry, 'Duce' gave it her heart and soul as devoted director

PROVIDENCE — Louise Dussault — widely known as “Duce” — has spent the last 34 years serving the Diocese of Providence as the Director of Catholic Youth Ministry. In …

With Knights' help, Bishop McVinney School hoists American flag over campus for first time

PROVIDENCE — For 97 years, the two-story red brick building on Gordon Avenue across from St. Michael Church has served as a place of learning, first as a parish school, and now as the home of …

Knights of Malta take to the streets in time-honored tradition of Christian charity

PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday, October 16, local members of the Knights of Malta met at Providence College to organize the Malta Walk, a charitable event to help the poor of the city of …

‘Keep the Heat On’ offers hope to Rhode Islanders struggling to heat homes this winter

PROVIDENCE —As the Season of Advent began this past week, so did the 18th season of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s “Keep the Heat On” program, which continues to offer great hope …

Statement of Bishop Thomas Tobin on the Appointment of Bishop Richard Henning as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Providence

It is very appropriate that we gather today, on the day before Thanksgiving – the day when we pause to recall and to thank Almighty God for all of the gifts and blessings which he has given us. …

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin signs decree recognizing new Catholic high school in Diocese of Providence

PROVIDENCE — On Monday, Nov. 21, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin signed a canonical decree approving the establishment of the Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, a new Catholic high school for the …

Please support Rhode Island Catholic’s ministry this Christmas

At this time each year we at Rhode Island Catholic ask our loyal readers to consider making a generous donation to our annual Christmas Appeal. The donations received go a long way in supporting one …

A Grace-filled Advent

During a prayer service for diocesan employees at the Chancery in Providence, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin blesses the traditional wreath to commemorate the beginning of Advent. The bishop wished everyone …

‘Sounds of the Season’ to benefit ‘Keep the Heat On’

PROVIDENCE — As Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s “Keep the Heat On” fuel program begins its 18th season, Msgr. Anthony Mancini is planning to hold another Christmas concert to raise …

Bishop offers Thanksgiving Blessings

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin offers his Thanksgiving blessings during a special visit to Saint Antoine Community in North Smithfield on Tuesday, Nov. 22. The bishop celebrated Holy Mass, assisted by Deacon …

So Very Thankful: Hundreds of donations assist Little Sisters in nourishing the elderly all year long

PAWTUCKET — It will soon be a familiar and festive scene at the Jeanne Jugan Residence where the Little Sisters of the Poor care for the elderly. The aromas of the holiday will fill the …

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On this solemnity, we must remember our responsibility to protect every new life coming into this world

The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin in the womb of St. Anne should be both a festive and a reflective celebration for Christians of the 21st century. The young girl Mary …

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And Yet, You’re Very Important To God

When I see the heavens, the work of your hands, the moon and the stars which you arranged, what is man that you should keep him in mind, mortal man that you care for him? (Ps 8:4-5) Psalm 8 is a …

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Special Event Listings for 12.08.22

St. Mary’s on Broadway to host traditional 40 hours devotionPROVIDENCE — Faithful are invited to cover any of the uninterrupted 40 hours of devotion from Dec. 8 — Dec. 10. Sign up …

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National Religious Retirement Collection Supports Religious Orders in United States

Reflecting on the past 34 years in Catholic Youth Ministry, 'Duce' gave it her heart and soul as devoted director

St. Joseph's Parish gives back to its Woonsocket community with $25,000 gift

Pope Francis appoints Coadjutor Bishop of Providence Richard G. Henning

Reflecting on the past 34 years in Catholic Youth Ministry, 'Duce' gave it her heart and soul as devoted director

With Knights' help, Bishop McVinney School hoists American flag over campus for first time

Knights of Malta take to the streets in time-honored tradition of Christian charity

‘Keep the Heat On’ offers hope to Rhode Islanders struggling to heat homes this winter

Statement of Bishop Thomas Tobin on the Appointment of Bishop Richard Henning as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Providence

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin signs decree recognizing new Catholic high school in Diocese of Providence

Please support Rhode Island Catholic’s ministry this Christmas

A Grace-filled Advent

‘Sounds of the Season’ to benefit ‘Keep the Heat On’

Bishop offers Thanksgiving Blessings

So Very Thankful: Hundreds of donations assist Little Sisters in nourishing the elderly all year long

On this solemnity, we must remember our responsibility to protect every new life coming into this world

And Yet, You’re Very Important To God

Special Event Listings for 12.08.22

Silence is Important, and Detraction is a Crime

‘Keep the Heat On’ Needed More than Ever