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Living out our true faith through charity

While waiting for a funeral cortege to arrive at St. Charles Church in Woonsocket, my attention was sadly drawn to a mattress, a blanket, and some paper cups concealed in a protected spot upon the … more

9/23/21

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, at St. Pius V School, Providence College presented a second gift of $100,000 to the Diocese of Providence’s Catholic School Office to support Catholic education in Rhode Island through its FriarServe program. Principals from St. Rocco School, Blessed Sacrament School, St. Pius V School and St. Augustine School were in attendance.

Providence College renews commitment to local Catholic schools through FriarServe with $100,000 gift

PROVIDENCE — Providence College presented a second gift of $100,000 to the Diocese of Providence Catholic School Office (CSO) to support Catholic education in Rhode Island through its … more

9/23/21

The National Day of Remembrance for aborted children, and for all babies who have died due to miscarriage, stillbirth or illness, took place on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Guardian Angel Statue burial site.

Day of Remembrance brings dignity to all babies taken too soon

RIVERSIDE — About 50 people gathered on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Guardian Angel Statue at Gate of Heaven Cemetery to participate in the Office of Life and Family’s commemoration of the … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 9/23/21

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, center, and brother priests gather with the 21 seminarians beginning a new academic year at OLP before celebrating Mass in the chapel.

Seminary of Our Lady of Providence opens new academic year

PROVIDENCE — The Seminary of Our Lady of Providence celebrated the beginning of its academic year on Sept. 15, the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, with an Opening Mass.Bishop Thomas J. Tobin … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 9/23/21

Diocese of Providence maintains hotline to report suspected financial misconduct

PROVIDENCE — In its commitment to the practice of stewardship and accountability, the Diocese of Providence continues to maintain a hotline for the reporting of suspected financial misconduct … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 9/23/21

Rev. Leon P. Kachel

PROVIDENCE — Rev. (Czeslaw) Leon Kachel, 90, a senior priest of the Diocese of Providence and retired chaplain of Saint Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island, Providence (Our Lady of Fatima … more

9/23/21

What Would A New Heart Do?

I will sprinkle clean water upon you to cleanse you from all your impuritiesand from all your idols I will cleanse you. I will give youa new heart and place a new spirit within you. (Ez 36: … more

9/23/21

USCCB announces emergency collection for natural disasters in the wake of Hurricane Ida

WASHINGTON —Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has sent a letter to all U.S. bishops asking them to consider taking up … more

9/23/21

Holy Apostles dedicates Summer Retreat to St. Joseph, Protector of the Faith

Holy Apostles Parish, Cranston, hosted its 24th annual Summer Retreat — the first in two years due to the pandemic — by welcoming more than 90 high school teens, college students, young … more

9/23/21

Special Event Listings for 09.23.21

Theology on Fire returns to the Shrine of the Little FlowerHARRISVILLE — On Sunday, Sept. 26, Theology on Fire returns to the Shrine of the Little Flower. The event begins at 4 p.m. in the … more

9/23/21

Getting to Know Your Seminarians: Nick Jones

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: … more

Photo and Interview by Laura Kilgus | 9/23/21

Entering the student center, one is greeted by calming pale grays and plum accents, inviting plush seating, vibrant photos of the campus and surrounding Pawtucket, and tools for 21st century learning, including white boards, a large web-enabled flatscreen and laptop charging ports.

Saint Raphael Academy’s New Student Center Designed for Collaboration

PAWTUCKET — This month Saint Raphael Academy unveiled a complete renovation of the former media center in the White Building, the Academy’s original school building when Saints first … more

9/23/21

The 2021 Diocesan Youth Day will took place on September 11 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Cumberland, under the theme “Empowered.” The day included music, games, workshops, Mass, Adoration, reconciliation, food, fun and more.

Diocesan Youth Day makes ‘empowered’ return to Our Lady of Fatima Church for day of faith, fun

CUMBERLAND — Diocesan Youth Day made an “empowered” return to Our Lady of Fatima Church on Sunday, Sept. 11, bringing together young adults from parishes across the state for a day … more

By DANIEL J. HOLMES, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 9/23/21

The Sordid ‘Philosophy’ of the 9/11 Terrorists

In the aftermath of the 20th anniversary of the sad and tragic events of September 11, 2001, it’s important to reflect not only on the horrific actions of the terrorists themselves, but also on … more

9/23/21

The Truth about Junipero Serra

Archbishops Jose Gomez of Los Angeles and Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco co-authored an op-ed piece that appeared recently in the Wall Street Journal. Their purpose was to address the current … more

9/23/21

The moral analysis of boxing

In 1996 when Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame on international television, the issue of sports-induced brain damage was raised to new prominence. One of the greatest boxers in history, his evident … more

9/23/21

¿Qué es lo que te convierte en Católico?

Recientemente, mientras caminaba en los pasillos de un supermercado, un caballero pasaba junto a mí y de la nada me pregunto, “¿Cómo les ira a los Steelers este … more

Por el Obispo Thomas J. Tobin | 9/20/21

Pope Francis leads his general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican Aug. 25, 2021. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

09-20 La grandeza se mide por vida de servicio, dice el Papa

La grandeza se mide por vida de servicio, dice el Papa Por Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- En la opinión de Dios, la grandeza humana se mide … more

Por Catholic News Service | 9/20/21

What Makes You A Catholic?

So, while I was walking down the aisle of a local supermarket recently, a very nice gentleman passing by asked me, out of the clear blue, “How are the Steelers going to do this year?” … more

9/16/21

Statement of Bishop Tobin on Congressman Langevin's position on abortion

Although Congressman Langevin had previously attempted to nuance his pro-life position, his new statement on behalf of the “Women’s Health Protection Act” removes any doubt about … more

9/16/21