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 …

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 …

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 …

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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 …

Faith in action for those most in need

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 …

Three-day Eucharistic Revival Retreat includes international exhibition of Blessed Carlo Acutis

WESTERLY — A very special International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles showcasing more than 100 documented eucharistic miracles compiled and cataloged by Blessed Carlo Acutis is coming to …

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 …

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 …

Veteran Teachers Pass On Advice for Catholic School Educators

Teaching can be a challenging but rewarding career field, particularly in a Catholic school where one can live out their faith. As young teachers take their first steps into the hallowed halls of …

Hendricken program gives students with different learning abilities ‘Options’

WARWICK — Bishop Hendricken High School will commemorate a major milestone in its history, as the 2023-2024 school year marks the 15th anniversary of the start of the Brother Thomas Leto …

First Chesterton Academy in New England opens its doors in R.I.

WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, the newest Catholic school to open in the Diocese of Providence, held its first day of classes on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Located on Jefferson …

Juvenile diabetes student-advocate follows her path to Washington

PAWTUCKET — Hannah Guevremont is a typical senior at Saint Raphael Academy. She plays on the girls’ basketball and volleyball teams, and enjoys the bowling club, Ping-Pong …

Young woman stitches together faith and fashion to create timeless liturgical garments

WARWICK — From her home studio in Warwick, Emily Boni, is combining a love of faith and fashion through her creation of intricate and beautiful vestments for Catholic priests. A skilled …

Rhode Island’s Shrine of the Little Flower marks 100 years of devotion to St. Therese

NASONVILLE — Former Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans celebrated Mass for a large group of the faithful in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Shrine of the Little Flower — the …

Little Sisters of the Poor raise more than $30,000 to support mission at Summer Soirée

PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor recently welcomed guests to the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket for a Summer Soirée featuring food and drink from area restaurants and …

Paintings by the late Father Ray Tetrault exhibited for first time

PROVIDENCE — On a recent clear, sunny late afternoon in downtown Providence, a small group of people gather in a gallery at the Sprout Coworking Center, a multipurpose building containing …

Musician with local ties reflects on World Youth Day performance

PROVIDENCE — For Ryan Tremblay, the scene was familiar, and the setting again spectacular. The Coventry native, a Catholic musician, recently performed at Pope Francis’ World Youth Day, …

Providence seminarian tells Pope: 'We are praying for you in Rhode Island'

ROME — On Sunday, August 20, the orientation group of students from the Pontifical North American College, including Providence seminarian Nathan Ledoux, met with the Holy Father before he …

OPINION

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 …

‘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, …

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 …

The Police Officer’s Motto: To Protect and Serve

Celebrating the Mass of the Holy Spirit

Sabbath rest forms part of the commandments that govern our relationship with God

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 …

GUEST EDITORIAL

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 …

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