Rhode Island Catholic

JAMESTOWN — Mary W. (Dolan) Kayatta, 96, a 62-year resident of Greenville, Rhode Island and summer resident of Jamestown, died on September 17, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Harold and … more

9/22/22

Richard Dujardin, longtime religion reporter for The Providence Journal, accompanied by his wife Rose-Marie, speaks with Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, during the Cardinal’s special presentation at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul as part of the Diocese of Providence’s 150th anniversary celebration on Sunday, May 15. Dujardin, 77, died in a fall on Aug. 15 in Milwaukee.

Longtime R.I. religion reporter remembered for deep faith

PROVIDENCE — Richard Dujardin, the longtime religion beat reporter for the Providence Journal was tragically killed on Monday, August 15, while walking with Rose-Marie, his beloved wife of 54 … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 8/25/22

Deacon Ray Batalon

PAWTUCKET — Deacon Raymond Batalon, 95, passed on June 24, 2022 at the Veterans Hospital. He was the husband of the late Therese (Philibert) Batalon. He was born in North Providence, R.I., to … more

7/28/22

Philip Brennan Toole

SEEKONK — Philip Brennan Toole, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his grateful family on Sunday, July 3. Born in Pawtucket, in 1931, Phil was the son of Frank and Clare (Coughlin) Toole. … more

7/28/22

Reverend Wilfrid G. Gregoire

WESTERLY — Reverend Wilfrid G. Gregoire, 90, Pastor Emeritus of Immaculate Conception Parish, Westerly, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022.Born in West Warwick, Rhode Island, son of the late Ernest L. … more

7/14/22

Reverend Alfred C. Lonardo

PROVIDENCE — Reverend Alfred C. Lonardo, 85, a Senior Priest of the Diocese of Providence, died Saturday, July 9, 2022.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, a son of the late Serafino and Palmarosa … more

7/14/22

James P. Petrone

WARWICK — James Patrick Petrone, the light of his mother’s world, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 4, 2022 after battling cancer on and off for decades. Born on July … more

7/14/22

Deacon Joseph F. Braga

PROVIDENCE — Deacon Joseph F. Braga, 92, husband of Cora (Carlone) Braga, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022. Raised on Arnold Street in Providence’s Fox Point neighborhood, Joseph, born … more

5/26/22

Deacon Raphael Joseph “Ray” Castaldi

WESTERLY — Raphael “Ray” Joseph Castaldi, 67, of Westerly, sorrowfully passed May 17, 2022, after an arduous fight with a liposarcoma. The last six months have been long and … more

5/26/22

Mary A. (Shaw) Donnelly

BLOCK ISLAND — Mary Donnelly passed away peacefully at her home on May 12, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was 94 years old, born December 14, 1927, to Frank and Rosina Shaw of … more

5/26/22

Feliciano Castro

MEXICO CITY — Feliciano Castro, age 63, was called to the house of the Lord on April 30, 2022, in Mexico City. As a devout practicing Catholic and faithful believer in Jesus Christ, his Mass of … more

5/26/22

Francis Clossick

Francis “Fran” P. Clossick, 86, of North Kingstown, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Friday, May 13, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen E. … more

5/19/22

Michael J. Najim

WESTERLY — Michael J. Najim passed away on May 10, 2022, at the Westerly Health Center.Mike was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He was the son of Jabran and Eva Najim. He grew up in New … more

5/19/22

Regina B. Richard

WARWICK — Richard, Regina B. (Avery), a resident of Warwick since 1946, died on May 12, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward F. Richard for 62 years and the mother of the late … more

5/19/22

Gerald J. Taillon

NEWPORT — Gerald J. Taillon, age 90, passed away peacefully at St. Clare Home in Newport on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Claire E. (Bernard) Taillon. Born in … more

5/19/22

Sister Anne Marie McInnis

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. — Sister Anne Marie McInnis of the Order of Discalced Carmelite Nuns passed over through death to fullness of Life on February 7, 2022, at the Marie Esther Health Center in … more

2/17/22

Sister Anne Harrington

WAKEFIELD — Sister Anne Harrington (Sister Maura), 95, formally of South Winds in Narragansett died peacefully on February 3, 2022, at Bayview at Scalabrini. Sister was born in Castletown, … more

2/10/22

Rev. Christopher M. Davenport

Rev. Christopher M. Davenport, 85, Pastor Emeritus of Saints Peter and Paul Parish in West Warwick, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, a son of the late Christopher … more

2/3/22

Rev. Mr. Eugene Garceau

WOONSOCKET — Rev. Mr. Eugene Garceau, 88, of Woonsocket, died on Friday, January 21, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Florence Longtin Garceau. Gene … more

1/27/22

Normand “Bill” B. Belisle

LINCOLN — Normand Bernard “Bill” Belisle, 92, of Manville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. He was the beloved … more

1/20/22