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On Oct. 24, 2020, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, ordained nine men to the Sacred Order of Deacons at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence. The next class of permanent deacons for the Diocese of Providence will be ordained in 2026.

Future deacons serve as ‘light of Christ’ in diocese

PROVIDENCE — It’s hard for a priest to know all his parishioners personally or to faithfully carry out his plateful of duties alone. To fill this gap, servant-leaders are often assigned …
The warm smile of the Blessed Mother holding the infant Jesus greets those at Saint Augustine School and Parish in Providence. May is traditionally dedicated in a special way to honoring Mary and seeking her intercession.

Full of Grace: Celebrate May's Marian Feasts

The Catholic Church has dedicated numerous feast days throughout the year to events in the life of Mary and her various titles. The following are some of the feasts of Mary in the month of May: Feast …
Members of the Rhode Island Polish-American community gather at St. Adalbert’s Parish in Providence to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of its current parish building. Above, Bishop Richard G. Henning was presented with a medal of Our Lady of Czenstochowa.

St. Adalbert's celebrates centennial of its founding

By Cole DeSantis Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent PROVIDENCE —St. Adalbert’s Parish in Providence celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding, with Holy Mass celebrated by Bishop …

Bishop of Incheon, South Korea visits St. Paul Parish

Bishop John Baptist Jung Shin-chul, Bishop of Incheon, South Korea, visited St. Paul Parish, Cranston, home of the Korean Catholic Community of Rhode Island (KCCRI), on Sunday, April 14, to celebrate …
Rory Sullivan of Saint Raphael Academy has been named the 2023-24 Gatorade Rhode Island Girls Cross Country Player of the Year.

Student-Athlete Named Gatorade R.I. Girls Cross Country Player of the Year

PAWTUCKET — In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade announced Rory Sullivan of Saint Raphael Academy is the 2023-24 Gatorade Rhode Island Girls …
OPINION

The Fire of Love

On May 4, the Church marks the feast day of St. Florian, a third-century Christian martyr. Florian was a high-ranking officer in the army of the Roman Empire. One of his particular duties was to …

Christians are called to celebrate the generous offerings of Mary Stewart

Occasionally, in anthologies of popular prayers, one might come across a series of petitions entitled “Mary Stewart’s Prayer,” or, correctly, “Mary Stewart’s …

The Response to Child Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse poisons all segments of society - families, schools, churches, community organizations, and health and welfare institutions. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1 in 7 …

Special Event Listings for 05.02.24

Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress INDIANAPOLIS — The Diocese of Providence Pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana, is …

Why the World Needs Mary Now More Than Ever

The world always needs Mary. It needs her example; it needs her holiness; and it needs her powerful prayers. But a good case can be made that, in the midst of the disorder, division and confusion …