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Providence College's Our Lady of Lourdes Oratory blessed
Providence College recently celebrated the blessing of the Our Lady of Lourdes Oratory in the Ben Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences on campus. In his homily, Father Thomas More Garrett, … more
Special Event Listings for 02.27.25
Shrine to serve up Fish ‘n Chips NASONVILLE — On the Fridays of Lent, March 7,14, 21,18, April 4, 11, from 4 – 7 p.m., St. Theresa Church 35 Dion Drive, will be serving fried and … more
Votive candles and flowers are seen at the base of a statue of St. John Paul II outside Rome's Gemelli hospital Feb. 23, 2025, where Pope Francis is being treated for double pneumonia.
Pope's condition shows 'further slight improvement'
VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis' condition showed "further slight improvement" in the previous 24 hours, the Vatican said in its evening medical bulletin Feb. 26. The "mild renal insufficiency" … more
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Balloons featuring an image of Pope Francis are seen outside Rome’s Gemelli hospital Feb. 27, 2025, where the pope is being treated for double pneumonia.
Pope continues to improve, is doing respiratory therapy Pope continues to improve, is doing respiratory therapy
VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis' clinical condition continued to improve Feb. 27, the Vatican said, and he had respiratory physiotherapy in the morning and the afternoon. For the second day in a … more
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Pope Francis greets participants in a conference on martyrdom organized by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints during a meeting at the Vatican Nov. 14, 2024.
Even from hospital, pope gives powerful witness of faith, prelates say
VATICAN CITY -- Despite his illness, age and hospitalization, Pope Francis is still demonstrating his deep faith and exercising his role as pontiff, said a cardinal who once served as an auxiliary … more
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People join Cardinal Tagle, Pro-Prefect for the Section of First Evangelization of the Dicastery for Evangelization, in reciting the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 25, 2025. Cardinals living in Rome, leaders of the Roman Curia and the faithful joined the nighttime prayer.
Pope continues to be in 'critical,' but 'stable' condition
By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service   VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis' "clinical condition remains critical but stable" and the "prognosis remains guarded," the Vatican's … more
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A woman cries as people join Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, in reciting the rosary for Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Feb. 24, 2025. The U.S. bishops urged the faithful to join in on a call from Cardinal Parolin to pray the rosary for Pope Francis Feb. 24 as he remains hospitalized with a complex lung infection.
Faithful unite in St. Peter's Square praying for the health of Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY—A light drizzle finally let up as hundreds of faithful headed to St. Peter’s Square to pray the rosary for Pope Francis on the 11th day of his hospitalization for double … more
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People pray for the ailing Pope Francis during a special evening Mass Feb. 23, 2025, in Rome's Basilica of St. John Lateran.
Pope in good spirits; Vatican to host rosary for him in St. Peter's Square
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The morning after Pope Francis' doctors said that he remained in "critical" condition and showed initial signs of renal insufficiency, the Vatican press office said … more
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House Judiciary Committee hears testimony on bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in RI
PROVIDENCE — The House Judiciary Committee met on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to discuss HB 5219, a bill seeking to legalize assisted suicide in Rhode Island. Proposed by Rep. Edith Allejo (D) of … more
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Deacon Dominic P. DiOrio
BRISTOL —Deacon Dominic P. DiOrio, 87, formerly of Bristol passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay. He was the husband of his beloved wife Doris A. (Rose) DiOrio. … more
In talk on euthanasia, pro-life attorney raises concerns over organ donor registry programs
NAPLES, Fla. — Organ donor registry programs typically offered during state driver’s license renewals might seem like a straight-forward and noble choice but should require greater … more
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Special Event Listing for 02.20.25
Polish Food Sale COVENTRY — Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 222 MacArthur Blvd, will host a Polish food sale on Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. – noon (as long as it lasts). The sale will … more
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Catholic media serves as a beacon of hope in troubled times
PROVIDENCE — Every February, those of us in the field of Catholic journalism celebrate Catholic Press Month. In a blog post for the Catholic Media Association, executive director Rob … more
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During a tour of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Director of the Office of Family, Youth and Young Adult Evangelization Dennis Sousa (right) invited couples to take a look at the marks of the cathedral altar from when the diocese last extracted the relics inside. Sousa led the men’s small group later in the night.
Diocese of Providence celebrates newlywed couples in new event to promote sanctity of marriage
PROVIDENCE — Ahead of St. Valentine’s Day, the Diocese of Providence hosted a first-ever event to celebrate newlyweds. Couples who were married within the last three years were invited to … more
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Salve Receives $12 million from Jean and David W. Wallace Foundation to expand business learning for all students
NEWPORT — Salve Regina University has received a $12 million gift from the Jean and David W. Wallace Foundation. The gift focuses on creating innovative experiences in business with the naming … more
A Eucharistic Word: Embodied
At a recent Sunday Mass, our curious kindergartener leaned over to me and asked why we trace a small cross on our forehead, lips and heart as the Gospel is about to be … more
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Manners, methods, and greatness
Browsing “ Footprints in Time ,” the memoirs of Winston Churchill’s longtime private secretary, John Colville, I found a tale from eighty years ago with a lesson for American public … more
The heart of Christ is an enduring symbol of tender and forgiving love
Pope Francis raised some eyebrows late last year when he told the children of Singapore, “All religions are paths to reach God. They are—to make a comparison—like different … more
Illegal immigrants have broken our laws, must be deported
TO THE EDITOR: I would like to know where Ann L. Sullivan is getting her information in her letter to the editor in the RI Catholic on 2/6 that the Trump administration’s immigration … more
A statue of St. John Paul II stands outside the main entrance of Rome’s Gemelli hospital Feb. 18, 2025. Pope Francis has been an inpatient at the hospital since Feb. 14.
As pope remains in hospital, Vatican announces schedule changes
VATICAN CITY — In another sign that Pope Francis’ stay in Rome’s Gemelli hospital will continue for some time, the Vatican announced a substitute presider for the Mass and … more
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