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Changes coming to diocesan Catholic Youth Ministry to support parishes and form disciples

PROVIDENCE — Over the course of 30 years, until she retired at the end of 2022, Louise “Duce” Dussault, former director of the diocesan Office of Youth Ministry, developed very …

Day camp combines fun, faith to ‘bring a little light’ to children

CHEPACHET — A child’s job is to learn – learn about the world around them, their purpose within it and most importantly about God. Just because the school year ends doesn’t …

Seniors learn to navigate complex process of finding best healthcare options

By Cole DeSantis Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent PROVIDENCE — The St. Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center recently organized an informational event for the local elderly as a part of …

Father Vander Martins installed as pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish

On Saturday, May 20, Father Vander Martins was installed by Bishop Richard G. Henning as the pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish in Bristol. Bishop Henning served as the principal celebrant with Father …

The Most Reverend Ernest Bertrand Boland, O.P., D.D.

PAWTUCKET — The Most Reverend Ernest Bertrand Boland, O.P., D.D., died on Pentecost Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the Jeanne Jugan Residence (Little Sisters of the Poor) in Pawtucket, R.I., where he …
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The Vatican as peacemaker in Ukraine?

A few days after Cardinal Matteo Zuppi’s appointment as head of a Vatican “peace mission” to “help ease tensions in the conflict in Ukraine” (as Vatican News put it), a …

Special Event Listings for 06.08.23

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ CRANSTON — Pray and walk together with the Lord as the faith in the real presence of Christ is expressed in the Blessed Sacrament and …
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Special Event Listings for 06.08.23

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ CRANSTON — Pray and walk together with the Lord as the faith in the real presence of Christ is expressed in the Blessed Sacrament and …

The Daily Eucharistic Miracle

Recently, reports surfaced from the Archdiocese of Hartford that a Connecticut pastor uncovered a “Eucharistic miracle” during his parish Mass. Fearing that there weren’t enough …

In June, We Remember the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Toward the end of his Gospel, St. John recalls an encounter between the Risen Christ and Saint Peter by the Sea of Tiberias. Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves him. Biblical commentators signal …