PROVIDENCE — “The Holy Father’s apparent support for the recognition of civil unions for same-sex couples needs to be clarified,” said Bishop Tobin in a statement released on … more

PROVIDENCE — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will celebrate Mass for the faithful departed at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, on All Souls Day, Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at noon.  Prayers will be … more

PROVIDENCE — With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to have an impact on the regular schedule and format of gatherings, including Church celebrations, the opening of Respect Life Month in the … more

WASHINGTON — In his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship,” Pope Francis reminds the faithful that “God’s plan for humanity has … more

RETIRING FROM ACTIVE MINISTRYReverend Robert L. Bailey’s request for retirement from the active ministry, for reasons of health, has been approved effective immediately. RETURNING TO ACTIVE … more

PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence sponsored its first-ever Rosary Congress this year as seven parishes throughout Rhode Island accompanied the Blessed Sacrament in perpetual Adoration and … more

PROVIDENCE — All across the Ocean State, the U.S. and Canada, thousands lined the streets and sidewalks to stand up for all human life at the annual Life Chain event on October 4. In a peaceful … more

Some students from St. Philomena show off their special prizes for taking part in the Portsmouth school’s 100 Book Summer Challenge for Pre-K through Grade 2.   more

RIVERSIDE — St. Mary Academy-Bay View senior Brooke Newbury has been selected as a semifinalist in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. With this selection, Newbury is among less … more

In Warwick, St. Rose of Lima School students work in the Saints Rose and Clement Parish garden as part of their community service hours. The community garden has produced a variety of tomatoes, … more