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VATICAN CITY — Almost four years after Pope Francis opened the Catholic Church’s path toward synodality — a term many in the church had never heard before — his successor has … more
God Bless the USA: Bishop Bruce Lewandowski holds a T-shirt presented to him following his invocation at the 240th annual Patriotic Exercises to kick off the Bristol Fourth of July Parade. Above, the … more
PHOENIX — Rhode Island Catholic and the diocesan Office of Communications and Public Relations were honored on Friday, June 27, with a combined 14 awards by the Catholic Media Association of … more
Celebrate the Feast of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin NASONVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, will celebrate the Feast of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin on Saturday, July 12. … more
NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Serra Club of Providence hosted its annual Seminarian-Parent Dinner on June 20 to honor the parents and families of seminarians and the role they play in helping to … more
CUMBERLAND — Since his installation as the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Providence last month, Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., has been on a mission like no other to bring the Gospel to … more
Pope: Our cities must not be freed of the marginalized, but of marginalization VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Too often, in the name of security, war is waged against the poor, Pope Leo XIV said. The … more
Congress recently passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” at the beginning of July. While that bill contains a lot of material worthy of debate, one provision in the bill is a good sign for … more
Should a local or state government tax Catholic Charities? That was the question brought to the U.S. Supreme Court recently. In “Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review … more
Summer is the perfect season to head to the library or bookstore and pick up some new books to read. Reading is a wonderful way to pass the time during hot summer days. Here are some suggestions for … more
In 1513, Cardinal Giovanni di Lorenzo de’ Medici became the last non-priest to be elected pope. At the time, it was not uncommon for a layman to be a cardinal. Pope Leo X (1513-1521), as he … more
As questions and concerns are often raised about the ethics of vaccines, OSV News’ Charlie Camosy recently spoke on these matters with Timothy P. Flanigan, a doctor and professor of medicine in … more
Young Adults Summer Social Meetup MIDDLETOWN — Connect with other young adults at St. Lucy’s Parish center, 909 West Main Road, on Friday, June 27, at 5 p.m. Enjoy free snacks, … more
ROME (CNS) — In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both their material and spiritual gifts, Pope … more
PROVIDENCE—Despite challenges and uncertainties across the nation and around the world, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal has stood the test of time, with the people of the Diocese of … more
JOHNSTON — The diocesan Office for Religious honored religious jubilarians celebrating anniversaries of service ranging from 25-70 years during noon Mass at St. Rocco Church, Johnston, on … more
In 1944, Joseph Stalin famously impugned papal military power in a quip to Winston Churchill, when he inquired of the British Prime Minister: “The Pope? How many divisions does he have?” … more
During the month of June, the Church honors the Sacred Heart of Jesus with proper solemnity. Following the seventeenth century apparitions to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in Paray-le-Monial, France, … more
The ancient Christian Church sometimes knew rival hierarchies in the great cities of the Mediterrean world. The bishops of Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem, for the most part, … more
EAST GREENWICH — While just two OLM School 7th graders competed in the first ever RI State Civics Bee on Tuesday, June 17 at the Swift Gymnasium in East Greenwich, they certainly made their … more
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