Editorial

The Blessed Trinity and ‘Gay Marriage’

This weekend the Church celebrates Trinity Sunday. The dogma of the Trinity—which teaches us that there is one God in three Divine Persons—may sound theoretical and abstract, but in …

Our Lady of Champion, Pray for us!

Our Lady has appeared in many places throughout the world in the last two centuries, some of which (such as Fatima and Lourdes) are familiar to most of us. But many Catholics are not aware of the one …

New RI Abortion Legislation Shifts the National Debate

Students of contemporary American history will recall the national debate in the 1990s over legislative efforts to ban partial-birth abortion. President Bill Clinton twice vetoed a congressional ban …

The Limits of Technology

In the tech world one word stands out: ChatGPT. This remarkable piece of technology enables users to input a question or request and receive a response. Unlike prior search engines, this tool …
Letters to the editor

Bishop Reed’s column featured a warm and inclusive message

TO THE EDITOR: I was so pleased to read the column by Bishop Reed (“Sabbath: A blessing we should think about accepting,” May 11). The Bishop has a warm and inclusive message for all …

Naming prison chapel after Martha Paone is a fitting honor to cap her years of dedicated service

TO THE EDITOR: I appreciate Cole DeSantis’ May 4 piece on Mrs. Martha Paone. I first met Martha when I was a prison ministry volunteer from St. Francis Chapel nearly 20 years ago. Later, …

Memorial to fallen soldiers also designed by renowned sculptor

TO THE EDITOR: Allow me to point out that there is another sculpture by renowned artist Timothy Schmalz (whose sculpture ‘Homeless Jesus’ was recently installed at Holy Apostles …

‘Band of Brothers’ a testament to the Gospel

TO THE EDITOR: I am full of joy and inspiration after reading Rick Snizek’s report, “A Band of Brothers” in the May 11 issue. This “Band” has been a testament to …