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The rain did not stop Rhode Islanders from taking part in a Jericho Walk for Life, a peaceful, respectful procession in Providence to pray for an end to abortion.
Pro-life movement prepares to celebrate 40 Days for Life
PROVIDENCE — Local members of the pro-life community gathered for the Jericho Walk on Saturday, September 23. The Jericho Walk is a yearly event organized by the diocesan Office of Life and … more
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The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington June 7, 2022. Unless congressional lawmakers pass some form of budget legislation soon and President Joe Biden signs it into law, the government will shut down Oct. 1.
United States Bishops, Advocacy Groups Caution Against Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON — The federal government appears to be heading toward a shutdown at the end of September, as congressional lawmakers are running out of time to pass legislation funding the … more
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Father Brian Morris installed as pastor of Christ the King
WEST WARWICK — Bishop Richard G. Henning installed Father Brian Morris as the new pastor of Christ the King - St. Anthony Parish in West Warwick on Saturday, September 9. Mass was celebrated … more
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The God Who Accompanies
When God spoke to Moses from the burning bush, Moses feared “looking upon God.” It is not an unreasonable reaction to an encounter with the infinite. Like all human beings, Moses was a … more
Special Event Listings for 09.28.23
Peaceful, Prayerful events for Life PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence Office of Life and Family Ministry will be hosting the following peaceful, prayerful and respectful activities for … more
Amy Gravell, class of 1993, was installed as the fourth president of St. Mary Academy Bay View on Friday, Sept. 23, as past presidents and principals stand behind her on Mercy Hall stage to offer their prayerful support.
New president tasked to 'inspire and empower' young women of St. Mary Academy - Bay View
RIVERSIDE — It seems like just yesterday that Amy Gravell was a student, walking the halls of St. Mary Academy Bay View, delivering a student council speech, or performing in cabaret. Now she … more
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Altar servers prepare for a Mass to celebrate the 25th anniversary of teen ministry at Holy Apostles Parish. More than 500 present and past members participated in the Mass.
Holy Apostles Parish celebrates 25 years of teen ministry
CRANSTON — Michael and Gina Conti became engaged to be married in the late 1990s, when they became adult leaders in the teen group at Holy Apostles Parish. They married in 2000, the dawn of the … more
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This is an original copy of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's "The Following of Christ" (commonly translated as "The Imitation of Christ”). The book testifies to her love of Jesus and is coming home to the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Md.
The ‘hidden’ book that helped make Mother Seton a saint
EMMITSBURG, Md. — The year was 1936, and Arthur Burns was in a bind. A direct descendent of Elizabeth Ann Seton, he was scouring the Northeast, looking for proof of her baptism as part of the … more
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OLM school field dedicated to devoted Catholic grandfather
Friday, Sept. 1 was an exciting day at Our Lady of Mercy School as the day began with the opening school Mass of the Holy Spirit celebrated by Bishop Robert C. Evans, and Father Bernard A. Healey, … more
P.C. Friar inspires students on and off the court during visit to Good Shepherd Catholic Regional
WOONSOCKET — Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School welcomed some very special guests on September 13 for the blessing of their new gym floor, including Providence College Friar Bryce Hopkins … more
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Mayor visits cathedral
Bishop Richard G. Henning welcomed Providence Mayor Brett Smiley to the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Wednesday, Sept. 20, where he was greeted by a delegation of students from St. Patrick … more
Learning the meaning of love at Bishop McVinney
 On Thursday, Sept. 21, Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass for the Bishop McVinney School community at St. Michael Church in Providence. The bishop, who wore the pectoral cross of the … more
Unity in the Community
The St. Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center, in Providence, held a Unity in the Community event on Thursday, Aug. 31. Bishop Richard G. Henning stopped by to greet the seniors during the afternoon … more
New York Times has Amnesia When it Comes to Reporting on Church’s Role in Sheltering Jews During the Holocaust
On September 7 it was announced that never-before-seen documents have been recently discovered in the archives of the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. These documents indicate that, during the … more
The Blessed Ulma Family and our Catholic moment
It’s a rare occasion when the word “unprecedented” can be used for a Church whose history extends over two millennia. Yet something unprecedented happened in the Polish village of … more
Obedience to the Father
The newly-crowned King Charles III of the United Kingdom has two sons who almost daily seize international headlines. William, the Prince of Wales, and his wife Kate happily fill the pages of … more
What makes the St. Michael prayer so powerful?
Catholics of a certain age will remember reciting a set of prayers after Mass called the Leonine Prayers. Introduced by Pope Pius IX in 1859, the prayers were offered in the Papal States for the … more
As Julia Duggan, left, of Monsignor Clarke School, Wakefield, and Eli Guzman, right, a student at St. Paul School, Cranston, faced very difficult health battles this year, their local Catholic communities stepped up to provide their families with prayerful, monetary and other support. Despite twice defeating cancer, Eli’s small body was weakened, leaving him unable to fight off a lung infection that claimed his life on July 8. Julia, though too weak to attend her preschool graduation due to treatment the week before, began kindergarten this fall. She continues to fight for her life, and faces five more weeks of treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
Faith in action for those most in need
Few things in this world cause greater heartbreak than watching a child facing an illness that would test even the resolve of grown men and women. Cancer is the worst offender. The mere word sends … more
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Rain doesn’t stop faithful from enjoying annual Our Lady of Grace Feast
Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass for the Our Lady of Grace feast and procession, held on Sunday, Sept. 10 in Johnston. The procession began after Mass and wound through the local streets … more
Students, faculty and staff, and local faithful gather to commemorate the 100th anniversary of St. Joseph’s school together with Bishop Richard G. Henning and the clergy of St. Joseph’s Parish, West Warwick. Be sure to visit www.sjsww.org to stay up-to-date on all centennial events.
St. Joseph School Celebrates 100 years of Catholic Education
WEST WARWICK — On Sunday, Sept. 10, Bishop Richard G. Henning led the faithful of St. Joseph’s Parish by celebrating a Mass to open the school year for the 100th anniversary of the … more
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