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Special Event Listings for 03.07.24
Eucharistic Adoration for Families WARREN — Saint Alexander Church, 221 Main St., will host a family-friendly period of Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays in Lent from 6-7 p.m., helping children … more
On March 3, Diocesan seminarians Stephen Coutcher, Nathan Ledoux and Mateusz Puzanowski received the Ministry of Acolyte in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Pontifical North American College. Pictured, from left to right are Msgr. Carlo Montecalvo, Father Patrick Ryan, Ledoux, Puzanowski, Coutcher and Deacon Joseph Brodeur.
Diocesan seminarians receive Ministry of Acolyte
ROME — On March 3, The Most Rev. Joseph Augustine Di Noia, Adjunct Secretary of the Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith conferred the Ministry of Acolyte in the Chapel of the Immaculate … more
The Eucharist Remains The 'Source and Summit': An Interview with Brother Sixtus Roslevich, O.S.B.
The Rhode Island Catholic continues its series on the Eucharist for the second phase of the National Eucharistic Revival, speaking with Brother Sixtus Roslevich, O.S.B., a monk of Portsmouth Abbey in … more
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God’s Wrath and Love
The anger or wrath of God is a concept — an idea — that confuses many people. And that’s understandable. After all, St. John explicitly tells us in his first letter that “God … more
How I Fast When I Can’t
The Catholic Church specifies that those 14 years and older abstain from meat on both Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays in Lent. Those ages 18-59 also observe a fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. … more
Communion in the one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Church would truly mark the end of exile
It is certainly rare that a pagan king be praised at all in the Sacred Scriptures and definitely not in the Old Testament. So, the laudatory words written about the Persian King Cyrus in the Second … more
Assignments for 03.07.24
PAROCHIAL VICAR Reverend Yakoburaju Garikimukkula, HGN, to Parochial Vicar, St. Philip Parish, Greenville, effective March 1, 2024. more
La Salle Academy Rams battled Portsmouth High School for a chance to compete in the finals
In RIIL Boys Basketball Division 1 Championship on Sunday, March 3, the La Salle Academy Rams battled Portsmouth High School for a chance to compete in the finals against Classical High School at the … more
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Candidates for diaconal ordination, their family and friends, and local faithful gather at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul for the Rite of Candidacy for Deacon Aspirants.
Bishop to Deacon Aspirants: ‘Hear His Voice, See His Deeds of Mercy’
PROVIDENCE — On Sunday, March 3, seven aspirants to the permanent diaconate from the Diocese of Providence publicly expressed their intention of receiving Holy Orders before the Most Rev. … more
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Audit report shows Diocese of Providence ended Fiscal Year 2023 on a positive financial note
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence closed out FY 2023 on a strong positive note, with its investments producing a return of 11 percent for the year ending June 30, 2023. According to the … more
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Bay View Robotics earns Excellence in Core Values
St. Mary Academy - Bay View’s Middle School Robotics Team earned the ‘Excellence in Core Values’ award at the Rhode Island State Championship of the First Lego League (FLL). … more
Two years on, still unbroken
Two years ago, Russian forces attempted a Hitlerian blitzkrieg in Ukraine. According to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, its goal was to eradicate Ukraine: both the Ukrainian state and the Ukrainian … more
Subject of a new film, Mother Cabrini left native Italy to serve U.S. immigrants
Before the great wave of Hispanic immigration that swept the U.S. in the last several decades, historians spoke of four main periods of Catholic immigration linked to four ethnic groups: the Irish … more
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Vincentians bring Christ to the poor for 170 years
CRANSTON — “Our main purpose and why we were even started was specifically for the members’ spiritual growth.” One hundred and seventy years after the founding of the St. … more
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In Rhode Island, we are bound by ‘two degrees of connection’ rather than separation
I have received much friendly and sometimes amusing advice from longtime residents of Rhode Island. I frequently hear advice about great restaurants and beautiful parks and beaches. Many have … more
Special Event Listings for 02.29.24
Weekly 24-hour Eucharistic Adoration vigils WARREN — February 20 - March 27, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. through Wednesdays at 9 a.m. A family adoration hour will take place 6-7 p.m. St. … more
Local catechumens and candidates for Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion gather at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul for the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion as they take part in the final stages of their initiation into the Church.
Rite of Election a final step toward full communion in the Church
PROVIDENCE — Though Lent is a penitential season, joyful anticipation filled the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Sunday, Feb. 18, as candidates and catechumens attended the annual Rite of … more
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Recognizing Christ's Real Presence in the Eucharist
The Rhode Island Catholic continues its series on the Eucharist for the second phase of the National Eucharistic Revival, speaking  with Father Dominic Verner, O.P., an assistant professor of … more
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Stations of the Cross for people with disabilities and their families
PROVIDENCE — Stations of the Cross for people with disabilities and their families will be offered at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., followed by Holy Mass. For more information contact Irma … more
Through Christ, God dwells intimately with mankind
The Book of Exodus reveals that at Mount Sinai, Moses was given instructions for a portable tent or tabernacle that was to be a sanctuary, a holy place, and the center of Israel’s worship. This … more
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