Candidates pledge their commitment to participate in sacramental life of the Church
PROVIDENCE — When he was growing up, many of John Daigneau’s childhood friends were Catholic. He sometimes attended Mass with them and went to Catholic summer camp. He graduated from …
Lenten Fast and Abstinence Regulations
As Lent approaches on Ash Wednesday (February 17), all pastors are asked to please make their parishioners aware …
Catholic Medical Society physicians: Getting COVID-19 vaccine the least people can do to protect nation from pandemic
PROVIDENCE — Dr. Tim Flanigan received the first of two COVID-19 vaccine doses just before Christmas. After …
Cathedral roof replacement project nearing completion
PROVIDENCE — The nine-month, $4.5 million project to replace the entire 131-year-old slate roof of the Cathedral …
U.S. House passes Equality Act in a 224-206 vote
WASHINGTON — House of Representatives passed the Equality Act in a 224-206 vote Feb. 25.A couple days ahead of the vote, the chairmen of five U.S. bishops’ committees said its mandates …
Exploring the moral and ethical impacts of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
PROVIDENCE — As vaccinations for COVID-19 begin around the country, Catholics have been asking about and …
Vatican: Without alternatives, current COVID-19 vaccines are morally acceptable
VATICAN CITY— The Vatican’s doctrinal office said that when alternative vaccines are not available, it is …
Diocesan nursing facilities begin to vaccinate residents and staff
NEWPORT — Residents and staff at the diocesan St. Clare Newport and Saint Antoine senior living and skilled …
Diocesan financial report shows mixed results for 2020 fiscal year
PROVIDENCE — Despite closing out the 2020 fiscal year with a $1.7 million operational loss for the Catholic …
Gift of masks from South Korea Bishop helping to keep Rhode Island diocesan outreach staff, clients safe
PROVIDENCE — The donation from afar was one of goodwill and caring for the safety of those ministering to the most vulnerable in the Diocese of Providence.Last fall, Bishop John Baptist Jung …
Diocese of Providence launches 2021 Catholic Charity Appeal
PROVIDENCE — The 2021 Catholic Charity Appeal is officially underway in the Diocese of Providence.Bishop Thomas …
Father Giudice remembered for Providence-Haiti Outreach
PROVIDENCE — Father Francis Giudice, Pastor Emeritus of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, is being remembered for …
Church capacity limits increased to 40 percent
PROVIDENCE — Due to improving public health conditions in Rhode Island, with a decrease in reported positive …
Survey shows stronger personal religious faith during pandemic
PROVIDENCE — Linda Tellier is not sure if living through a pandemic this past year has strengthened her Catholic faith. What she does know for sure is that her faith has strengthened …
Historian goes in search of the first Catholic Church in Rhode Island
NEWPORT — According to historian Steve Marino, there is one topic which is bound to spark debate at any …
Bishop Hendricken begins coronavirus testing as part of state surveillance program
WARWICK — As efforts to distribute the newly developed Coronavirus vaccine continue, many schools throughout …
La Salle Academy students donate 4,000 masks to local nonprofits
PROVIDENCE — Over the summer, three La Salle Academy students formed the LSA Mask Task Force. The project, which …
Getting to Know Your Seminarians: Noah DaSilva
Learn more about the Office of Vocations at catholicpriest.com Get to know a little more about the men you are praying for as they continue to prepare for the priesthood. Age: 22Year of Study: …
Getting to Know Your Seminarians: Mateusz Puzanowski
Learn more about the Office of Vocations at catholicpriest.com Get to know a little more about the men you are …
Getting to Know Your Seminarians: Patrick Ryan
Learn more about the Office of Vocations at catholicpriest.com Get to know a little more about the men you are …
Faith Formation Convocation to be held virtually this year
PROVIDENCE — Last March, as the Diocese of Providence was on the threshold of hosting its 53rd annual Faith Formation Convocation, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic caused life as we knew it …
Little Sisters of the Poor's favorite fundraiser of corned beef and cabbage goes carryout
SEEKONK — The Little Sisters of the Poor plan to host their annual St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser at The Old Grist Mill Tavern which will take place on Wednesday, March 17, from 11:00 a.m. …
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Special Event Listings for 03.04.21
Zoom Lenten SeriesPROVIDENCE — A Zoom Lenten Series will take place on the following dates: March …
The Ten Commandments and the Natural Law
The natural law is the law of God which a person can discern by human reason alone, apart from any …
The Equality Act: A Bad Bill for Catholics
The Equality Act, a bill that has been called “the most radical assault on religious liberty, the …