On June 11, the United States bishops undertook the long-anticipated consecration of the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Ahead of the Mass at which the consecration took place, three American archbishops offered to their brothers reflections on the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The presentation by Louisville’s Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, on how the Sacred Heart of Jesus builds communities, was a tour de force of what living with the love of the Sacred Heart should look like in the Church, for the good of society. more

“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” That verse, which is taken from this coming Sunday’s gospel reading … more

In Proverbs 16:18 we learn that “pride cometh before the fall” which means that pride, one of the deadly sins, often leads someone to suffer from failure, destruction or another calamity. While … more

Christianity has experienced at least two Great Awakenings in America’s religious history. Great Awakenings in America were periods of intense religious revivalism that reshaped American culture, … more

EAST GREENWICH — In observance of a long-standing Catholic tradition which dates back to the 13th century, the students at Our Lady of Mercy School participated in a solemn and moving Eucharistic … more

GREENVILLE — As parishes around the world celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, one local parish provided the setting for the diocese to honor those who have devoted their entire lives … more

PROVIDENCE — “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,” is an ancient Chinese philosophical proverb meant to show that tremendous changes result from small ones taken steadily. … more

By Courtney Mares OSV News MADRID — In a sweeping address to the Spanish parliament, Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful defense of the dignity of every human life, declaring that its protection is … more

Candlelight Rosary BURRILLVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive (Nasonville), will host a candlelight Rosary in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Saturday, June … more

PROVIDENCE — Patrolmen Jose Mendez and Paul Caminero of the Providence Police Department’s Mounted Command sat sentinel atop their tall, muscular Clydesdales—Prince and Chief—outside Our Lady … more

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Amid renewed tensions between the Vatican and traditionalist Catholics over the teachings of the Second Vatican Council, Pope Leo XIV defended Church reform as a legitimate … more

Last Thursday evening, hundreds of faithful from across the Diocese of Providence gathered at Aldrich Mansion for a beautiful evening of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament with Bishop Bruce … more

Bishop Bruce Lewandowski (center, back row) stands with the jubilarian priests of the Diocese of Providence during the annual Priests’ Study Day on Monday, May 11. The day featured a seminar on … more

Rosary for Migrants CENTRAL FALLS — Fuerza Laboral, 6 Chases Lane, will host a Rosary for Migrants with Bishop Bruce Lewandowski on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. Participants will walk to the Wyatt … more

PROVIDENCE — The R.I. Senate honored the Diocese of Providence’s Office of Immigration and Refugee Services­—part of the Catholic Charities and Social Ministries vicariate—for its work in … more

WARWICK — Rhode Island’s Right to Life Committee (RIRTL), a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, celebrated its 47th anniversary this year with a memorable milestone. The committee advocates the … more

Coming in at 42,000 words, Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” is massive. It’s huge. It is clear-eyed and comprehensive and so chock-full of good stuff that it must be … more

For many decades the former St. Charles Borromeo parish in Woonsocket offered a Novena to Our Lady of Fatima every Tuesday evening at 7pm. The service offered exposition and Benediction of the … more

Thirty-five years ago, Pope John Paul II issued his most developed social encyclical, “Centesimus Annus”; its title signaled the author’s intention to honor the centenary of Leo XIII’s 1891 … more

One title of the Our Lady is “Mother of the Poor.”  Historically, the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph were most likely poor, due to the events that are written about in the bible.  … more