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The Catholic Athletic League of the Diocese of Providence has announced that nominations are now open for its’ Hall of Fame’s inaugural class

CAL Sports celebrates 90 years, establishes Hall of Fame

PROVIDENCE — The Catholic Athletic League is marking its 90th anniversary in 2025 by paying tribute to those who were instrumental in the operation of what began as the Catholic Youth … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 2/13/25

Worshippers pray during a weekly Sunday Mass at St. Martha Church in Uniondale, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2021. .In-person Sunday Mass attendance in the U.S. is back to 2019 pre-pandemic levels of 24%, according to data from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University.

U.S. Sunday Mass attendance back to pre-pandemic levels

(OSV News) — Sunday Mass attendance in person at Catholic churches in the U.S. is back to pre-pandemic levels — although just under one quarter of the nation’s Catholics are in the … more

By Gina Christian, OSV News | 2/13/25

Special Event Listings for 02.13.25

Celebrate the Joy of Marriage NORTH EASTON, Mass. — St. Valentine’s Day Date Night: “The Finest Wine,” will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Father Peyton Center … more

2/13/25

Father Thomas More Garrett, O.P., named Executive Vice President of Providence College

PROVIDENCE — Providence College (PC) President Father Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. has announced that Father Thomas More Garrett, O.P., has been appointed to serve as his new executive vice … more

2/13/25

Defund the USAID?

After the death of George Floyd in 2020 the country erupted into protests and calls for reform. The rallying cry of many, particularly on the ideological left, was “defund the police.” … more

2/13/25

We Must Order Our Loves in Order to Love

The Titanic designers claimed it was unsinkable. Hence, on the night it hit an iceberg and began sinking, crews discovered that they did not have enough lifeboats. Given the limited resources, the … more

2/13/25

There are those who trust in human resources, and those who trust in the Lord

Wisely did the Sacred Author place this coming Sunday’s responsorial psalm as the first of the Bible’s one hundred and fifty prayerful canticles. This initial Biblical hymn offers the … more

2/13/25

The Greatest Love Story to Exist

St. Valentine’s Day is a favorite feast day in our home. I say that about many of the feast days but being smack dab in the middle of a generally cold and dreary February, St. Valentine’s … more

2/13/25

OLM School Choir Sings National Anthem at PC Hockey Game

EAST GREENWICH — The 21 students in the OLM Children’s Choir did not mind donning their school uniforms for an extra-curricular event in the evening of Friday, February 7. Under the … more

2/13/25

A Sweet Thank You

The Baking Club at La Salle Academy, Providence, recently decorated snowman cupcakes as a heartfelt thank you to faculty and staff. Their creativity and generosity were on full … more

2/13/25

Bay View students live out school's mission of mercy

To celebrate Catholic Schools Week, students from St. Mary Academy - Bay View, Riverside, were given a dress down day in support of a coat and a “Restart Kit” drive for DORCAS … more

2/13/25

Fun in the Snow

Pre-K4 students from Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School in Woonsocket had a great time outside building snowmen. more

2/13/25

Gail Palazzolo, right center, started Well-Read Moms at St. Luke Parish, in Barrington, after seeing a reference to the now international book club in the Ignatius Press catalogue. She saw an opportunity to engage younger mothers in parish life and pitched the idea of starting a local chapter to Father Timothy Reilly, pastor of St. Luke, who readily agreed.

Well-Read Moms enrich their minds by delving into literature for personal, spiritual growth

BARRINGTON — When Gail Palazzolo saw a reference to the Well-Read Mom website in the Ignatius Press catalogue, she was initially intrigued, but it took a few times before she looked into it. … more

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 2/13/25

Members of the Italian Navy process with a wooden cross through St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Feb. 8, 2025, as part of a pilgrimage to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica during the Jubilee of the Armed Services, Police, and Security Personnel.

Higher mission: Military, police recommit to faith during Jubilee

ROME (CNS) — A group of U.S. pilgrims who crossed the threshold of the Holy Door at the Basilica of St. Mary Major Feb. 6 have traveled the world on the orders of superiors, but no one ordered … more

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service | 2/13/25

Father Marcel Taillon, pastor of St. More Parish, Narragansett, leads a discussion about the history, purpose and theology of the Nicene Creed, which was written in the fourth century A.D., and affirms that Christ is both human and divine. Attendees also enjoyed plates of cheese and crackers accompanied by wine, soda, or water, during the lecture.

Wine and cheese set the stage for ancient lessons on the formation of the Nicene Creed

NARRAGANSETT—There’s nothing like a glass of wine and good company on a cold winter’s evening–even if it is on a Monday. About 50 people braved the chilly weather on January … more

By Kathleen Troost-Cramer, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 2/13/25

In Gratitude for Consecrated Life

By Father Ryan W. Connors Last week the Church throughout the world observed the World Day for Consecrated Life. This annual celebration offers an occasion to thank God for the gift consecrated … more

2/6/25

Catholics, Hippocrates, and reforming American medicine

I am the odd man out in a family of medical folk. My maternal grandfather was a physician; his daughter, my mother, was a medical technologist; my mother-in-law, a nurse. My brother is a physician; … more

2/6/25

The perennial Presence of Christ in his Church should enliven every willing believer

The reader can certainly sympathize with the young Isaiah who is awed by “the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne, with the train of his garment filling the temple.” At the sound of … more

2/6/25

Catholics must restore their reputation as a caring community of believers

TO THE EDITOR: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ opposition to President Trump’s immigration policies (“Vance spars with US bishops …” 1/30/25) is too … more

2/6/25

Coach Dan Koppen plans to bring his leadership, resilience and pedigree to take La Salle’s acclaimed football program to the next level.

Former Patriot to lead new era of La Salle Academy football

PROVIDENCE — Br. Dennis Malloy, FSC, president of La Salle Academy has announced that Dan Koppen will serve as the new head coach of the La Salle Academy football program. Coach Koppen was … more

2/6/25