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Bishop Richard G. Henning welcomed Providence Mayor Brett Smiley to the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 20, where he was greeted by a delegation of students from St. Patrick … more

9/28/23

Learning the meaning of love at Bishop McVinney

On Thursday, Sept. 21, Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass for the Bishop McVinney School community at St. Michael Church in Providence. The bishop, who wore the pectoral cross of the … more

9/28/23

Unity in the Community

The St. Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center, in Providence, held a Unity in the Community event on Thursday, Aug. 31. Bishop Richard G. Henning stopped by to greet the seniors during the afternoon … more

9/28/23

New York Times has Amnesia When it Comes to Reporting on Church’s Role in Sheltering Jews During the Holocaust

On September 7 it was announced that never-before-seen documents have been recently discovered in the archives of the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. These documents indicate that, during the … more

9/28/23

The Blessed Ulma Family and our Catholic moment

It’s a rare occasion when the word “unprecedented” can be used for a Church whose history extends over two millennia. Yet something unprecedented happened in the Polish village of … more

9/28/23

Obedience to the Father

The newly-crowned King Charles III of the United Kingdom has two sons who almost daily seize international headlines. William, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Kate happily fill the pages of … more

9/28/23

What makes the St. Michael prayer so powerful?

Catholics of a certain age will remember reciting a set of prayers after Mass called the Leonine Prayers. Introduced by Pope Pius IX in 1859, the prayers were offered in the Papal States for the … more

9/28/23

As Julia Duggan, left, of Monsignor Clarke School, Wakefield, and Eli Guzman, right, a student at St. Paul School, Cranston, faced very difficult health battles this year, their local Catholic communities stepped up to provide their families with prayerful, monetary and other support. Despite twice defeating cancer, Eli’s small body was weakened, leaving him unable to fight off a lung infection that claimed his life on July 8. Julia, though too weak to attend her preschool graduation due to treatment the week before, began kindergarten this fall. She continues to fight for her life, and faces five more weeks of treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

Faith in action for those most in need

Few things in this world cause greater heartbreak than watching a child facing an illness that would test even the resolve of grown men and women. Cancer is the worst offender. The mere word sends … more

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 9/21/23

Rain doesn’t stop faithful from enjoying annual Our Lady of Grace Feast

Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass for the Our Lady of Grace feast and procession, held on Sunday, Sept. 10 in Johnston. The procession began after Mass and wound through the local streets … more

9/21/23

Students, faculty and staff, and local faithful gather to commemorate the 100th anniversary of St. Joseph’s school together with Bishop Richard G. Henning and the clergy of St. Joseph’s Parish, West Warwick. Be sure to visit www.sjsww.org to stay up-to-date on all centennial events.

St. Joseph School Celebrates 100 years of Catholic Education

WEST WARWICK — On Sunday, Sept. 10, Bishop Richard G. Henning led the faithful of St. Joseph’s Parish by celebrating a Mass to open the school year for the 100th anniversary of the … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 9/21/23

Former and current students, families, teachers and staff of St. Paul’s school, together with the clergy and parishioners of St. Paul’s parish, gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the school.

St. Paul School enjoys centennial of its founding with a gala

CRANSTON — St. Paul’s School celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, Sept. 15 with a gala at Rhodes at the Pawtuxet. The event was attended by approximately 500 guests, including … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 9/21/23

100 years of St. Paul School

Just as it began one year ago, St. Paul School’s 100th anniversary year concluded with a celebration of Holy Mass on Sunday, Sept. 17, in the Cranston parish. Bishop Richard G. Henning … more

9/21/23

Adoration is an act of love, grace and human will

Many believers were taught as children that the easiest way to recall the goals of prayer was to remember the simple word “PART.” Petition, Adoration, Reparation and Thanksgiving are all … more

9/21/23

‘Exaltation’: The central event of history, behold its terrible beauty

The crucifix is so central to who we are as Catholics that we keep it often before our eyes; we hang it on our walls and wear it around our necks and even place it on our desks and dashboards, … more

By Bishop Robert Reed | 9/21/23

Question: Are ‘little white lies’ okay to tell?

Q: Is it always wrong in every case to lie? What about the so-called “little white lie?”’ I’m thinking of situations where you tell a person something you know is false to … more

By Jenna Marie Cooper | 9/21/23

What NOT to say to a pregnant woman and what to say instead

Surprise! My husband and I are expecting another baby! For those of our family members and friends who do not already know, we will be welcoming our fourth baby later this year. We are overjoyed at … more

9/21/23

Pope Francis attends a session of the Synod of Bishops on young people in the Vatican synod hall in this file photo from 2018. The October assembly of the "synod on synodality" has been moved to the larger Vatican audience hall where members will sit at round tables, rather than in rows.

As I Leave for the Synod on Synodality

Last November, along with four other of my brother bishops, I was elected as a delegate to the international Synod on Synodality, which will take up the entire month of … more

By Bishop Robert Barron | 9/21/23

Diocese to take part in Traveling Rosary Congress

PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress will be held from October 7 - 13, 2023. A Eucharistic Rosary Congress is seven days of around-the-clock Eucharistic … more

9/21/23

Special Event Listings 09.21.23

Life in the Spirit Seminar PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Parish will host a Life in the Spirit Seminar at 755 Central Ave., in the St. Cecilia Church building. The seminar will be held on … more

9/21/23

The Police Officer’s Motto: To Protect and Serve

Over the years and in a variety of circumstances, I have had the opportunity to provide pastoral care to police officers. As a result, I have seen the enormous pressures that the job places on … more

9/21/23