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Hockey Players Offer Hope in NICU: Mothers of Newborns Hear Their Stories of Survival

As the Prout Catholic High School hockey team made their way to the neo-natal intensive care unit inside Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, to visit mothers who are spending the Christmas … more

By Alyssa Murphy | 2/1/24

Knights offer thanks for successful seminarian scholarship dinner

WOONSOCKET — The Woonsocket Knights of Columbus thank everyone who helped support the recent seminarian dinner at St. Joseph Church, which raised $4,000 for Diocese of Providence seminarians. … more

2/1/24

Father Christopher Mahar, pastor of St. Augustine Church in Providence, is the author of “Finding God in Suffering.” Why is there so much suffering? How do I make sense of my pain? Father Mahar responds to these questions and more with empathy, conviction, and hope.

Book Review: ‘Finding God In Suffering’

Regardless of who you are we all will experience suffering in our lives, whether it be from physical pain (none of us get out of here alive), emotional pain due to divorce or a death of a loved one, … more

BY Dr. Albert Alba | 2/1/24

Special Event Listings for 02.01.24

Healing Mass for Addictions CHARLESTOWN — Healing Mass for Addictions will take place at St. James Chapel, 2079 Matunuck Schoolhouse Road, on the first Sunday of each month (October – … more

2/1/24

Father Taillon named Interim Vocations Director for Archdiocese for the Military Services

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), will soon have a new interim Director of Vocations. Father Marcel Taillon will serve in this temporary role from April 15 … more

2/1/24

Fathers Connors, Murphy, prepare for seminary appointments at home, abroad

PROVIDENCE — No man becomes a strong, well-equipped and effective priest on his own. The years of seminary are more than years of study, difficult as that may be, but years of forming … more

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 2/1/24

Catholic Schools forming the future saints of the Church

In 1506, construction began on a magnificent new basilica which would serve as the center for Catholics all around the world. Like the previous basilica, it would be built over the bones of our first … more

1/25/24

Helping our children hear God’s call toward their purposes and heaven’s

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” is a question our young people frequently hear, and probably find annoying. No more so, however, than the adults who hear, “What are you … more

By Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger, OSV News | 1/25/24

‘Christ conquers! Christ reigns! Christ commands!’

The Christmas season offers many depictions of the infant Jesus nestled at his mother’s breast, dozing in his straw bedding, gazed upon by humble shepherds and splendid kings. The seasons of … more

1/25/24

Franciscan University Will Launch Ph.D. in Sacred Theology Program in Fall 2024

STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville is set to launch its PhD in Sacred Theology Program in fall 2024. With recent approval from the Higher Learning Commission and Ohio … more

1/25/24

Catholic University of America selects diocese to participate in new school accreditation program

PROVIDENCE — The Catholic University of America has selected the Diocese of Providence to participate in a pilot accreditation program it has begun to assess Catholic schools across the … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 1/25/24

Phil Desrosiers, music teacher and bandleader at Sacred Heart School in East Providence leads the young musicians during a recent practice.

Sacred Heart students showcase their musical gifts

1/25/24

‘Truly a Wonderful Experience:’ Bishop Henning Visits St. Rose of Lima School

WARWICK — On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the St. Rose of Lima School community in Warwick welcomed Bishop Richard G. Henning for a memorable visit. It was a special opportunity for the students to get … more

1/25/24

Portsmouth Abbey School recently hosted international recording artist Ryan Tremblay for a Christian concert with students, faculty and staff. To the audience’s surprise, the Abbey Singers student choir had the honor of accompanying Tremblay on stage for his new single, “Glow in the Dark,” a song about hope and light.

Local Christian musician, now in Nashville, performs at Portsmouth Abbey

PORTSMOUTH — Christian rock musician Ryan Tremblay recently performed a concert for the students and faculty of Portsmouth Abbey School. Tremblay, a Rhode Island native and lifelong Catholic, … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 1/25/24

Catholic schools educate and form the whole person

In November, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting with Governor Daniel McKee and his staff concerning his Learn365RI initiative. The Governor explained his deep concern for the young people of … more

1/25/24

Special Event Listings for 01.25.24

Pax Christi to host ‘Building a World Without Nuclear Weapons’ ONLINE — Pax Christi Massachusetts in association with Pax Christi USA presents “Building a World Without … more

1/25/24

Pro-life demonstrators carry a banner past the U.S. Supreme Court during the annual March for Life in Washington Jan. 20, 2023, for the first time since the high court overturned its 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion decision June 24, 2022. The March for Life's theme for the 2024 event will be "Pro-Life: With Every Woman, For Every Child," the group's president announced Nov. 14, 2023.

With Roe overturned, where does the pro-life movement go from here?

PROVIDENCE — “Abortion presents a profound moral question. The Constitution does not prohibit the citizens of each State from regulating or prohibiting abortion. Roe and Casey arrogated … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 1/18/24

“Contextual” theology and Fiducia Supplicans

In the apostolic letter Ad Theologiam Promovendam (To Promote Theology), issued by Pope Francis on Nov. 1, 2023, the Church was urged to do theology contextually: as the motu proprio put it, theology … more

1/18/24

Commitment and service are the hallmarks of every Christian generation

When my college class graduated from Our Lady of Providence Seminary, Warwick Neck, in 1962, the motto chosen as the theme for the yearbook was “Commitment is written in words of … more

1/18/24

Father Dufour installed as pastor of St. Theresa, St. Christopher parishes

Bishop Richard G. Henning installed Father Phillip Dufour as pastor of St. Theresa Parish in Tiverton on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. On Sunday, Jan. 7, Bishop Henning also installed Father Dufour as … more

1/18/24