When the College of Cardinals voted to elect Pope Francis Supreme Pontiff on March 13, 2013, they entrusted him with the delicate task of reforming the Roman Curia. Francis pledged to reshape Vatican … more

Every year, the media speculates as to whether politicians should be denied Holy Communion by their bishops depending on an individual’s political leanings. But the Church’s teaching on … more

PROVIDENCE — The virtues of St. Joseph — faith, obedience, humility, courage and trust — are the same virtues that Christians need to be faithful to the vocations God has called … more

PROVIDENCE —Sister Mary Bernice Pikul, 94 a member of the Congregation of Felician Sisters for 75 years this year, died Sunday, April 25, 2021.Born in Radgoszcz, Poland, she was the daughter of … more

The news in recent weeks has carried an unusual number of stories about awful tragedies that have occurred around the globe.I’m thinking of the sinking of the Indonesian submarine in which 53 … more

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Updating the Litany of St. Joseph, approved in 1909, the Vatican has added seven invocations, including two that address the guardian of Jesus and husband of Mary as … more

Memorial Mass to be celebrated for Father John RainonePROVIDENCE — A Memorial Mass will be celebrated for Father John Rainone on Saturday, May 8 at 11 a.m., at St. Adalbert Church, Providence. … more

PROVIDENCE — The Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island has awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence a $14,500 grant from its Vision of Hope-At Risk Parent/Child Support Program Endowment … more

PROVIDENCE — In the documents of the Second Vatican Council, only the Blessed Mother is mentioned more than St. Joseph. Many of the Church’s canonized saints were devoted to … more

NEWPORT — Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo, Distinguished President’s Fellow for Global Development at Purdue University and the retired president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, will offer … more