‘Trust in Providence’ as 100th Catholic Charity Appeal campaign launches in diocese

PROVIDENCE — The 100th annual Catholic Charity Appeal launched on January 6 in the diocese with the theme “Trust in Providence,” and a goal of raising 7.5 million. In a letter to …

Your award-winning diocesan newspaper is celebrating its 150 year anniversary in 2025

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Catholic, which began and flourished for nearly all of its 150 years as The Providence Visitor, celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2025. The venerable newspaper of the …

Hope springs from the Eternal City for the Jubilee Year

ROME — Romans 5:5 states that “Hope does not disappoint,” and these words resound amid the chaos of the modern world. Perhaps that is why Pope Francis announced 2025 as Jubilee Year …

St. Peter’s Holy Door sees more than half million pilgrims in two weeks

A visitor touches and passes through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2024, following its opening by Pope Francis during the Christmas Mass at Night on Dec. 24, 2024, marking the start of the Holy Year of 2025.

VATICAN CITY — More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks after Pope Francis opened it. From Dec. 24, when the …

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Flames rise from a structure as the Palisades Fire burns during a windstorm on the west side of Los Angeles Jan. 8, 2025. Firefighters battled early Jan. 9 to control a series of major fires in the Los Angeles area that have killed five people, ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their homes.

Los Angeles fire victims grieve lost homes, church: ‘It’s too much’

LOS ANGELES — Pacific Palisades is the only place Sam Laganà has ever called home. The man known today as the official stadium voice of the Los Angeles Rams grew up playing in the …

Richardson receives ministry of Lector at Pontifical North American College

ROME — On January 12, His Excellency John J. Kennedy, Secretary of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith conferred the Ministry of Lector to 32 seminarians, in the Chapel of the …

Assignments for 01.16.25

SABBATICAL STUDIES Reverend Carl B. Fisette, to Sabbatical Studies at the Pontifical North American College, Institute for Continuing Theological Education, effective from January 19 to April 15, …

Pope's January prayer intention: 'for the right to an education'

Pope Francis' monthly prayer intention this January is for "the right to an education." The Pope invited the Church to pray for this intention in this month's The Pope Video, which is entrusted to …

Raise your voice for school choice

CRANSTON — Join Rhode Island Families for School Choice for a fair on January 26, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Rhodes Ballroom, 60 Rhodes Pl. This event is free and …

The Arts at Bishop Hendricken earn 22 Ocean State Star Awards nominations for recent production

WARWICK — The Arts at Bishop Hendricken is proud to announce several nominations for its production of Elf The Musical as part of the 3rd Annual Ocean State Star Awards presented by the …

Students from St. Mary Academy - Bay View, Riverside, display the various uniforms the students wore throughout the decades.

St. Mary Academy - Bay View celebrates 150th anniversary, raises more than $1 million for girls' education

RIVERSIDE — More than 500 guests were in attendance to celebrate St. Mary Academy – Bay View’s 150th anniversary recently at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Representatives from 58 classes, …

Students from St. Peter School in Warwick celebrate National Adoption Day by listening to personal adoption stories from school staff, parents and fellow students. They also took part in a special beanie baby “adoption” ceremony as well as a drive for socks, wipes and diapers for local foster and adoptive families in need.

St. Peter School community shows love to adoptive, foster families

WARWICK — The St. Peter School community celebrated National Adoption Day with many special activities. National Adoption Day raises awareness of the more than 108,000 children waiting to be …

‘Trust in Providence’ as 100th Catholic Charity Appeal campaign launches in diocese

PROVIDENCE — The 100th annual Catholic Charity Appeal launched on January 6 in the diocese with the theme “Trust in Providence,” and a goal of raising 7.5 million. In a letter to …

Your award-winning diocesan newspaper is celebrating its 150 year anniversary in 2025

PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Catholic, which began and flourished for nearly all of its 150 years as The Providence Visitor, celebrates its sesquicentennial in 2025. The venerable newspaper of the …

Hope springs from the Eternal City for the Jubilee Year

ROME — Romans 5:5 states that “Hope does not disappoint,” and these words resound amid the chaos of the modern world. Perhaps that is why Pope Francis announced 2025 as Jubilee Year …

St. Peter’s Holy Door sees more than half million pilgrims in two weeks

VATICAN CITY — More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks after Pope Francis opened it. From Dec. 24, when the …

The parish hall of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence, was packed with participants on December 7. More than 200 attended, twice as many as last year. The conference also featured dozens of local ministries and vendors selling books, rosaries and prayer cards.

R.I. Catholic Women’s Conference talks Mary, power of reflection

PROVIDENCE — Just two days before the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the parish hall of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul was filled with women of all ages and vocations. Their goal …

OPINION

Christ’s generosity is found in the sacramental life of the Church

Saints Matthew, Mark and Luke in their Gospel accounts and Saint Paul in his Letters relate with striking similarity the institution of the Eucharistic Body and Blood of Jesus Christ under the …

Stacked decks, ‘Conversation in the Spirit,’ and the Catholic future

Various cultures — English, Turkish, Chinese — claim to have invented the maxim, “The fish rots from the head down” (a favorite in Your Nation’s Capital during the …

The baptized Christ united himself with a sinful mankind

Born in Quebec, raised in Fall River, and spending her final years in Woonsocket, Marie Rose Ferron (1902-36) is a much-respected and devout soul. To this day, La Petite Rose is revered by many for …

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Special Event Listings for 01.16.25

Knights to Sponsor Youth Basketball Free Throw Championship PORTSMOUTH — All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the Knights of Columbus …

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Being ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ in the Digital Landscape

The Jubilee Year 2025 is upon us, and Pope Francis has asked that we all attempt to be “pilgrims of hope” to witness to the love and power of Jesus Christ in the world today. What does …

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