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PROVIDENCE — Never again, the young woman vowed. Not by bus. She boarded one as a high school senior in January 2013, along with several other Pro-Life Rhode Islanders, to take part in her first …
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By Erik Scalavino, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
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1/15/26
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WARWICK—For Daniel Dussault, 17, his Catholic faith is not just a subject of study; it is a call to action. As a lead sacristan both at Chesterton Academy and St. Mary Church in Pawtucket, Dussault …
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By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor
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1/15/26
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CRANSTON — Join Rhode Island Families for School Choice for a fair on Saturday, January 24, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886. This event …
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1/15/26
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The Visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe DIOCESAN-WIDE —The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be visiting the diocese in various parishes throughout Rhode Island …
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1/15/26
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An interesting trend is bubbling up within the church: a revival of sorts that is leading to large numbers of people either entering the church or coming into full Catholic communion. Many of them …
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By Kimberley Heatherington, OSV News
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1/15/26
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PROVIDENCE — Providence College (PC) announced that Father Justin Brophy, O.P., has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President of Mission and Ministry. Father Justin, a faculty member in …
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1/15/26
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PAROCHIAL VICAR Reverend Brendan Rowley, from Pastor, St. Mary Parish, Pawtucket, to temporary Parochial Vicar, St. Thomas More Parish, Narragansett, effective February 1, 2026
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1/15/26
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By Sister Hosea Rupprecht OSV News It’s back-to-school time. As students of all ages return to the classroom, educators are faced with all the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) …
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1/15/26
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As a Catholic school principal, prospective families often asked me about the Catholic identity of the school. My initial reaction was often to name the distinctly Catholic practices that we engage …
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By Kevin Peloquin
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1/15/26
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At the midpoint of the last century, Western Europe was ably guided by three practicing Catholic executives. Robert Schuman guided France, Konrad Adenauer directed Germany and Alcide De Gasperi held …
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1/15/26
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PROVIDENCE — As schools across the diocese do their part to commemorate National Catholic Schools Week, the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States, the Diocese of Providence …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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1/15/26
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Seven Providence College students, along with a cadre of priests, seminarians and other students from Ireland, the West Bank and other colleges in the United States had a brush with greatness that …
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1/8/26
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PROVIDENCE — In his October 2025 Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexi Te,” to all Christians on showing love for the poor, Pope Leo XIV says, “Christian love is prophetic: it works miracles and …
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
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1/8/26
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VATICAN CITY — An estimated 33 million visitors and pilgrims came to the Vatican to celebrate the Jubilee Year, exceeding early forecasts, officials said at a news conference at the Vatican Jan. 5. …
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BY Josephine Peterson, Catholic News Service
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1/8/26
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WASHINGTON — Catholics nationwide are invited to pray “9 Days for Life,” an annual Respect Life novena starting Friday, January 16. In the Catholic Church, a ‘novena’ consists of prayers …
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1/8/26
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WESTERLY — Marianne Regina (Pizzuti) McGregor, 81, of Westerly, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025. She was the loving wife of Deacon John D. McGregor whom she first met after a Providence …
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1/8/26
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There are guest lecturers, guest soloists, guest preachers, guest speakers and so many other guests. As the celebration of Christmas draws to a close, I’m lending my space this week in the Rhode …
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1/8/26
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Warm Hearts, Warm Homes: Your Gift Can Be a Lifeline This Winter PROVIDENCE — Keep the Heat On, the diocesan heating assistance program, continues its 21st year of providing aid throughout the …
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1/8/26
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We live in a constant barrage of mandates to improve literally any aspect of our lives, all at once. Magazines, blogs, and social media posts all scream at us to buy new gadgets, redecorate our …
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By Mary Gannon, Special to Rhode Island Catholic
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1/8/26
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The liturgy of the Catholic Church, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the daily prayer life of the Catholic Church rightly and understandably exalt Jesus Christ as Universal King, the Son of …
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1/8/26
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