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New Marian movie explores Immaculate Conception dogma at Advent

During the month of December, Mary becomes quite the prominent figure in the collective society, visually represented in Nativity scenes and plays, Christmas cards and ornaments. But for Catholics, …
With eleven different exchanges of consent on the same day, 11 couples from the churches of St. Patrick and St. Michael in Providence were married Saturday, Nov. 30 the Cathedral of SS Peter and St. Paul in Providence.

Eleven Couples Wed at Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

PROVIDENCE — Weekday mornings at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence tend to be quiet, but the Friday morning after Thanksgiving bustled with energy. Just before 9 a.m., the …

Preparing your heart and home in Advent

When we let the world know that there is more to the holiday than presents and decorations, we fulfill our mission as Christians to evangelize the world." Imagine expecting a new baby. For months, …
The Advent season began this year Dec. 1, 2024, with the lighting of the Advent wreath as the central symbolic rite of spiritual preparation for Christmas. Purple is the color of penitence and humility. The rose colored candle, lit the Third Week of Advent, represents a hopeful look toward Christ's coming.

Pope: Lift our gaze to Jesus this Advent Season

VATICAN CITY — Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven, trust in his saving love and make room for him in order to find hope again, Pope …

The late Bishop Louis E. Gelineau remembered as 'The People's Bishop' at his funeral Mass

PROVIDENCE — On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Diocese of Providence bid farewell to Bishop Louis E. Gelineau during a Mass of Christian Burial at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. Many bishops, …
OPINION

A great Christian witness, too little known in the West

The Venerable Andrei Sheptytsky, who died eighty years ago on November 1, 1944, was one of 20th century Catholicism’s outstanding figures, whose remarkable life and heroic ministry as leader of …

A Mission for Today’s Catholics: ‘Prepare the Way of the Lord’

Seminarians are expected to attend Mass every day, even when home on vacation. All happily oblige. Daily Mass in my home parish, St. Charles, Woonsocket, was celebrated at 7 a.m. But Holy Family …

Hoping in the power and promises of God

Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935) was a French army officer whose trial for treason deeply marked the political and social history of France for almost a century. Dreyfus was the son of a wealthy Jewish …

Special Event Listings for 12.05.24

Young Adult Adoration and Confession PROVIDENCE — Join the Diocese of Providence Young Adult Community for an Advent night of prayer and fellowship! Adoration will begin on Friday, Dec. 6, 7 …

EDITORIAL

Why waiting is important

We just entered the season of Advent. The essential meaning of the season may be encapsulated by the terms anticipation or waiting. We anticipate the coming of the Messiah, the Lord, the return of …