The beginning of Advent marks a new liturgical season that reminds Catholics of both the coming of Christ as Savior and as Judge and King. As Advent continues, Catholics hear the words of Isaiah the … more

PROVIDENCE — In the waning weeks of 2018, Saint Pius V parish in Providence is completing an extraordinary year — its 100th Anniversary. In a year of Centennial parish events, the culminating … more

On November 20, 1898, the National Council of Knights of Columbus, as it was known at the time, granted a new charter to the Catholic men of Bristol, council number 379. One hundred and twenty years … more

The ancient Jews, and today’s Jews as well, are certainly God’s chosen people. St. Paul rightly praises the divine selection of the Jews when he writes of his Jewish people, “theirs is the … more

By Kevin Perrotta Catholic News Service In today’s Gospel, John the Baptist preaches to his fellow Jews. They shared expectations about what God was going to do when he came to set things … more

WARWICK — When officials at St. Kevin School learned late last week that damage caused by a ruptured water pipe over Thanksgiving weekend was worse than first thought, the community stepped forward … more

Rhode Island Catholic, the longtime chronicle of faith, family and life in the Diocese of Providence, as well as the second largest paid circulation publication in the state, serves a critical role … more

WASHINGTON (CNS) — When he was running for re-election in 1992, President George H.W. Bush told Catholic News Service that he believed that a strong religious faith could provide “an extra shot … more

WASHINGTON — The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held Dec. 8-9 in the Diocese of Providence. Coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) in Washington, … more

WOONSOCKET — The board of directors for the CYO of Northern Rhode Island Inc. Father Marot CYO Center recently welcomed Leo T. Fontaine as the new director of the organization. Based in their … more