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PROVIDENCE — “The greatest thing you can learn is that all pathways lead to Christ.” The words of Bishop Bruce’s homily rang out at Saint Dominic’s Chapel on the Providence College Campus, …
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By Chelsea Thorpe, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/30/26
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WAKEFIELD — Grace Jelinek, a senior at The Prout School and resident of North Kingstown, has earned national acclaim for her writing and academic achievements. Her essay, “Why I Am Pro-Life,” …
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4/30/26
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St. Mary Academy – Bay View made a historic debut at the Rhode Island Career and Development Conference (RICDC) this year, marking the first chapter for the school’s newly established DECA …
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4/30/26
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On Sunday, April 26, seminarians Steven Diel and Jesus Reynoso were admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders (through the Rite of Candidacy for Holy Orders) at Saint John’s Seminary. In his homily, …
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4/30/26
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Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., blesses a newly planted tree at the St. Martin de Porres Center in Providence this Arbor Day. The ceremony highlighted the connection between stewardship of the …
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4/30/26
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WARWICK – It seemed more than coincidental that an in-depth discussion about conserving our fragile environment had to be rescheduled due to extreme environmental conditions – one of 2026’s …
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By Erik Scalavino, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/30/26
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(OSV News) — Following a gunman's attempted assault on the annual White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, forcing the evacuation of the president, first lady and members of the Cabinet, the …
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By Gina Christian, OSV News
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4/30/26
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Pope Leo XIV met with the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, last week in Rome. Addressing Mullally and representatives from the Anglican Communion, Pope Leo explained that full …
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4/30/26
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When United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed some defended the shooter Luigi Mangione. They argued that the immoral and exploitive practices of the insurance provider justified …
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4/30/26
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Pardon the Latin-rooted neologism, but if “patricide” works for murdering your father and “regicide” for taking out a king, why not “ecclesiacide” for trying to kill an entire Church? …
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4/30/26
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As this year began, Pope Leo insisted that the teachings of the Second Vatican Council are still “the guiding star” the Catholic Church is meant to follow today. Rereading all of its teachings …
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4/30/26
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16th Annual Men’s Conference PROVIDENCE — Saint Augustine Parish, 20 Old County Road, will host a day of prayer and reflection sponsored by the Men of Saint Joseph International on Saturday, May …
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4/30/26
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CRANSTON — At Easter, the standing room only crowds observed at many churches across the diocese were proof enough for many that some news reports suggesting a revival in Christianity is underway …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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4/23/26
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This month, St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Winthrop, Mass. welcomed a group of seminarians representing a wide range of dioceses, including Providence, Boston, Hartford, Rochester, Worcester, …
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4/23/26
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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (OSV News) — Flying over the west coast of central Africa on April 21, Pope Leo XIV paused to honor his predecessor on the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death, …
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By Courtney Mares, OSV News
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4/23/26
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Mary Ann Tager, 74, of Lincoln Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 13th 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Ann displayed incredible perseverance and unwavering hope. She …
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4/23/26
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JoAnn M. Testa-Bailey 65, of Cranston, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 12, 2026, after a 3-year courageous battle with ALS. She was the beloved wife of Robert …
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4/23/26
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Students from the Bishop Hendricken High School Leadership Academy, led by Justin Bermudez, recently donated handcrafted rosaries to pregnant women and families in need through the diocesan St. …
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4/23/26
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PROVIDENCE —On March 18 at Providence College, another stone was laid in the bridge of the Jewish-Christian Theological Exchange. Hosted by Dr. Thomas Bolin, scholar-in-residence in Jewish Studies …
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By Chelsea Thorpe, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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4/23/26
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PROVIDENCE — McAuley Ministries, the Providence-based nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy and dedicated to serving the most vulnerable in the community, has welcomed Christine McDermott as …
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4/23/26
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