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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
What is ‘Catholic Enough?’
  A discussion among practicing Catholics occurred in a social media group, inevitably landing on current divisions between Catholics — those who would describe themselves as … more
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Lent and Life-giving Love
“This season of Lent is about our own personal repentance for our sins and humility before God,” Bishop Richard G. Henning said at last week’s Ash Wednesday Mass at the Cathedral of … more
Support for Catholic Charity Appeal pacing ahead of last year's campaign
PROVIDENCE — Six weeks into its 2024 campaign, the 99th annual diocesan Catholic Charity Appeal has met 34 percent of its goal, with nearly $2.4 million in gifts pledged. A letter from Bishop … more
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Graphic for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 2024
Vatican announces theme for 2024 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has chosen a line from Psalm 71 — "Do not cast me off in my old age" — as the theme for the 2024 celebration of the World Day for Grandparents and … more
Father John Devaney, O.P., installed as Pastor of St. Pius V
On Sunday, Feb. 18, Father John Marie Devaney, O.P., was installed as the pastor of St. Pius V parish in Providence by Bishop Richard G. Henning. The Mass was attended by the parishioners of Pius V, … more
Our primary concern as Catholics is people, not policy
At the meetings of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops last fall, Angel Studios offered a screening of their upcoming film, “Cabrini.” The film relates the remarkable legacy … more
Special Event Listings for 02.22.24
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
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