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PROVIDENCE — Barbara Papitto wears two gold crosses around her neck — one for her deep faith in Christ, while the second, on a longer chain which places it closer to her heart, belonged …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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11/25/21
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BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second of two days of public sessions during their Nov. 15-18 fall …
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By Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service
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11/25/21
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PASTORReverend Mark A. Sauriol, from Administrator, St. Mary Parish, Pawtucket, to Pastor, St. Mary Parish, Newport, and St. Augustin Parish, Newport, effective November 20, 2021.Reverend Brian M. …
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11/25/21
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If you’re into classical music at all, you’re already familiar with Boléro, the one-movement symphonic piece written by the French composer, Maurice Ravel (1875-1937). It’s a …
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11/25/21
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Christmas Star FestivalPROVIDENCE — St. Agnes Church, 351 Branch Ave., will hold its annual Christmas Star Festival in the church hall on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. On …
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11/25/21
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PROVIDENCE — In conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Providence, the Gregorian Concert Choir and Festival Orchestra will perform the “The Sounds of the …
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11/25/21
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As the Diocese of Providence celebrates its 150th anniversary through June 26, 2022, Rhode Island Catholic will feature monthly profiles of the eight men who have served as diocesan shepherds through …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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11/25/21
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The season of Advent, the time of anticipation and hope before Christmas. Mary teaches us that a spirituality of waiting is hopeful, daring to see beyond our own imagination.
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11/25/21
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Remember last year when we wanted nothing more than to celebrate with family and friends like usual?Now we're on the brink of a holiday season with hopes as bright as Christmas lights. But with the …
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By Laura Kelly Fanucci
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11/25/21
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PROVIDENCE — Ensemble Altera, the Providence-based, award-winning classical choral group, will perform a winter program, “We Watch and Welcome, Feminine Voices at Christmas” on …
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11/25/21
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square this year will have a distinctly Indigenous, Andean look with the centerpiece being a “Hilipuska” baby Jesus, …
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11/25/21
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The confirmation class at St. Joseph Parish, Cumberland, collected new coats for Children’s Friend, a Rhode Island organization that supports at risk children. The Lincoln Council Knights of …
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11/25/21
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Vatican correspondent Francis X. Rocca misleads readers of The Wall Street Journal that the U.S. bishops eschewed controversy by neglecting to barr pro-abortion Catholic politicians from receiving …
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11/25/21
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The United States Supreme Court has long forbidden cameras in its own courtroom during trial. Justices with diverse jurisprudential ideologies, from Clarence Thomas to Anthony Kennedy, equate …
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11/25/21
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Bolzano is an Italian Alpine city not far at all from the Austrian border. A recent tour of northern Italy meant Saturday night in this mountain climbers’ and ski enthusiasts’ favored …
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11/25/21
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Waiting has always been a central theme of Advent. But who is it we wait for? The Messiah?Is Our Lord Jesus not already here?Before his death in 1968, Trappist monk Father Thomas Merton — in …
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By Mike Nelson, Catholic News Service
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11/25/21
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PROVIDENCE —To know Deacon Steven Raymond is to love Deacon Steven Raymond. An integral part of the fabric that makes St. Patrick Academy the warm and welcoming home it is, Deacon Raymond has …
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11/25/21
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Papa: Fomenten la esperanza del mañana curando el dolor hoy
Por Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- El don de la esperanza se vuelve …
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11/19/21
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In the very near future, the United States Supreme Court will begin hearing a case that challenges the constitutionality of a 2018 Mississippi law which bans abortion after 15 weeks. Katherine …
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11/18/21
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PROVIDENCE — Kristen Costa, 35, is a supermom. She’s caring for her two children, navigating work, motherhood and her own personal health concerns — in a pandemic no less. The …
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By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor
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11/18/21
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