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A collage featuring images of St. Teresa of Avila (Public Domain), Pope John XXIII (CNS File photo) and singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett in July of 2001 (Mike Segar, Reuters). Buffett died Sept. 1, 2023. (OSV News photo/CNS, Reuters)
Teresa of Avila, Good Pope John and … Jimmy Buffett?
Too often lately, it feels like the offices from which we’ve historically taken our cues — our political and community leadership, the punditry, local authorities and even some church … more
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Archbishop Fernández and the learning curve
“Pope Francis has just given the Vatican his Ratzinger,” declared one July 2 headline; “Pope Francis Finds His Ratzinger,” announced another, four days later. Both quickie … more
To ‘Love One Another’ is not just good advice
Strange as it might seem, the word “Church” appears only twice in the Gospel accounts. Both instances are found in St. Matthew’s Gospel narrative. The word Church occurs first when … more
From a Concern to a Calling
TO THE EDITOR: The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire which caused the death of many workers was a time of transformation for Frances Perkins. Prior to that fire she had lobbied for workers rights … more
Is it time to encourage our Catholic students to consider other options?
TO THE EDITOR: In reaction to the Catholic high school graduation statistics published in the June 22 issue of the Rhode Island Catholic, I can’t help but wonder if it’s time for our … more
Golfers bow their heads in prayer as Bishop Richard G. Henning offers a blessing.
Supporting Vocations
Saint John’s Seminary held their 21st Golf Tournament at the Agawam Hunt Sports Club in Rumford. The annual event supports the seminary’s mission to prepare men who answer the call to … more
Meeting with missionaries
On Thursday, August 24, Bishop Richard G. Henning met with the FOCUS Missionaries who will be serving at the University of Rhode Island and Brown/RISD this year. College students seek meaning and … more
Blessing Narragansett
Fishing boats and recreational watercraft make their way once a year to the Port of Galilee during the Blessing of the Fleet, where they parade for local officials and receive a blessing, this year … more
The St. Vincent de Paul chapter at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Coventry serves about 100 Grab and Go take-out meals each week for anyone in the community in need. The meals are prepared by a staff of dedicated volunteers, led by Mary Williams, president of the SVdP conference and a parishioner at Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish. Her daughter, Sarah Williams, pictured, is one of the program’s many volunteers.
St. Vincent de Paul ‘Grab and Go Meals’ program a lifeline for the community
COVENTRY — In Matthew 25, Jesus speaks of feeding the hungry, clothing the naked and visiting those in need – charitable acts now known as the Corporal Works of Mercy. These have always … more
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A suicide prevention sign is pictured on a protective fence on the walkway of the George Washington Bridge between in New York City Jan.12, 2022. The suicide epidemic in the U.S. is costing lives, and Catholic dioceses and ministries are racing to get in place much needed accompaniment for those crying for mental health help.
Church urged to address suicide risk factors with education, resources
Suicide, it is sometimes said, is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. But for at least 49,449 Americans during 2022, feelings of distress were so acute they took their own lives. As CNN … more
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The shells of burned houses and buildings are left after wildfires driven by high winds burned across most of the town in Lahaina, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2023. Lahaina’s Maria Lanakila Catholic Church was spared from the flames that wiped out most of the surrounding community.
Help families recover from fires on the island of Maui
As of Monday, August 21, at least 114 people have died and more than 800 people remain missing from the fires that ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui and burned entire neighborhoods. Catholic … more
Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, atomic physicist and head of the Manhattan Project, poses in 1944.
Was Dropping the Atomic Bombs Morally Justifiable?
Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb is the subject matter of a recently released feature film that bears the physicist’s surname. The movie has … more
Let your Eucharistic pilgrimage begin today!
I recently had the chance to make my first official “at-home” Eucharistic pilgrimage. It was a torrentially rainy day in Chicago — as a matter of fact, if you had a basement, there … more
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If You Could Only See The Way He Loves You
Songs often get stuck in my head, which is another reason why I choose to greatly limit my listening to secular music and instead stick to Gregorian chants. However, one song has been in my head and … more
Knights News
Members of the Knights of Columbus council at St. Luke’s Church in Barrington display fruits of the parish’s generosity, freshly “harvested” for families in need. The … more
St. Peter’s vital role in church life
Although southern Europe has had a number of theological rebels like Giodano Bruno and Giralomo Savonarola, the lion’s share of Reformation renegades thrived in northern Europe. Certainly, … more
St. Paul's School planning centennial gala of founding
CRANSTON — St. Paul’s Parish school in Cranston is organizing a gala for the 100th anniversary of its founding of the school to be held on Friday, Sept. 15, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the … more
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This year’s Life in the Spirit tent revival drew twice the expected crowd, which gathered for three evenings of praise and worship at St. James Chapel in Charlestown.
Life in the Spirit tent revival draws twice the expected crowd this year
CHARLESTOWN — On Monday, July 24, the Living in the Spirit tent revival began its first day of prayer meetings. Held at St. James chapel in Charlestown and taking place over the course of three … more
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Providence seminarian tells Pope: 'We are praying for you in Rhode Island'
ROME — On Sunday, August 20, the orientation group of students from the Pontifical North American College, including Providence seminarian Nathan Ledoux, met with the Holy Father before he … more
More than 100 people, including Bishop Robert C. Evans, gathered at the annual Seminarian and Parent Celebration Dinner, sponsored by the Serra Club of the Diocese of Providence.
Serra Club sponsors annual Seminarian-Parent Dinner in support of vocations
NORTH PROVIDENCE — “I want to thank you parents who are here today for the formation that you have given your children. We call the family the domestic church. We also call the family the … more
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