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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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Special Event Listings 08.24.23
Take-Out Thursday BARRINGTON — Take-Out Thursday will return to Holy Angels Church on August 31. A delicious carryout menu offering options of baked stuffed clams, eggplant parmigiana … more
Volunteers bring generous community spirit, offer powerful witness of service
At the borders of Rhode Island, there is usually a blue sign that states “Discover Beautiful Rhode Island.” I have been taking that invitation very seriously — using my first months … more
The Providence delegation In Old Lisbon with Father Joseph Brice, Sisters Josemaria and Sophia, Deacon Timothy Flanigan, M.D., Dr. Matthew Cuddeback and family, Maria, the tour guide, and P.C. student teacher Deisy Estrada.
Rhode Island faithful find grace in World Youth Day pilgrimage
For Father Joseph Brice, the sight of more than one million young people from around the world, who converged on Lisbon, Portugal, for the opening Mass to kick off World Youth Day, was one of his … more
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Special Event Listings for 08.10.23
Celebrate the Centennial of the Shrine of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus HARRISVILLE — On Aug. 20, at noon, former Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans will celebrate a jubilee Mass and … more
Remembering Joseph Manning (1931-2023) for his staunch support of the unborn
I can remember driving through Narragansett in the backseat of my parents’ car and seeing a strange van passing by with peculiar images draped across the sides. Even though I don’t … more
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Things I Learned from My Child’s Catechism Class
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) This is one of Jesus’ Beatitudes from His Sermon on the Mount. “Poor in spirit” … more
We must heed Christ’s solemn teachings on the place of the Jewish people in salvation history
St. Paul is clearly stressed in the second reading from Romans at Mass this coming Sunday that his Jewish brothers and sisters did not accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of all mankind. The … more
Bishop Henning visits Mother of Hope Summer Camp
On July 26, Bishop Richard G. Henning visited the Mother of Hope diocesan day camp in Chepachet. The bishop visited with campers and staff, celebrating Mass for all those gathered. more
The word “PACE” is seeing in the crowd gathered as Pope Francis recites the rosary with young people who are ill at the Chapel of Apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima in Fátima, Portugal, Aug. 5, 2023.
Pope’s peace day message to focus on ethical concerns over AI
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Signaling the Vatican’s growing engagement in efforts to ensure the ethical development of new technologies, the Vatican has announced that “Artificial … more
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