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 of SS. Peter and Paul is nearing completion — on time and within budget …
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 …
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 Charity Appeal Corporation, in its separate General Fund Corporation for …
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 …
General Assembly may consider vital issues for local Catholics this session
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island General Assembly’s 2021 legislative year will occur in unusual circumstances …
Church capacity limits increased to 40 percent
PROVIDENCE — Due to improving public health conditions in Rhode Island, with a decrease in reported positive COVID-19 infections — and after a request from the Diocese of Providence …
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 …
Lent looks different in a pandemic, but remains a journey with God
PROVIDENCE — Ash Wednesday was celebrated a little differently in Catholic churches across the United States this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Blessing the ashes at the churches …
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 02.25.21
Free Income Tax Preparation (VITA)PROVIDENCE — IRS-certified volunteers at Amos House, a fully …
A Lesson in Perseverance
In 2018 I participated in a training program in Rome designed to give a group of Catholic …
Our Most Sincere Thanks for Your Support!
To all who contributed to Rhode Island Catholic’s Christmas Appeal — as well as those who …