Last Thursday, I attended the Mass of Installation for Archbishop Henning at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston’s South End. That magnificent church was filled to capacity with so many … more

PROVIDENCE— The Diocese of Providence announces with sadness that Most Reverend Louis Edward Gelineau, D.D., J.C.L, S.T.L., Bishop Emeritus of Providence, died peacefully on November 7, 2024, … more

Holy Trinity annual Christmas Bazaar WOONSOCKET — Holy Trinity Parish,1371 Park Ave., will hold a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will feature many … more

Recently released film “Conclave” is getting a lot of attention in Catholic circles. The movie is based on a book by the same name written in 2016 by Robert Harris. The movie depicts the … more

ROME ­­— In September, when colleges in the U.S. have begun their fall semester, a group of young men from across the country acclimate themselves to a new culture and landscape unlike any they had known before. Seminary students at the Pontifical North American College (commonly referred to as the NAC) study the the sacred science of theology — practically underneath the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in the heart of Rome. more

PAWTUCKET — Deacons are ordained for service to Christ and his Church. This beautiful service was on display at St. John the Baptist Parish in Pawtucket as Rev. Mr. Vicente Caban, who serves as the deacon of the parish, was recently recognized for his 25th anniversary of diaconal ordination. more

BOSTON — Seven cardinals, more than 50 bishops, 500 priests and myriad Bostonians eagerly awaited their new archbishop, Richard G. Henning, as he made his way to knock on the door of the … more

PROVIDENCE – Four hundred plus members of the Northeast Lieutenancy of the United States for the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre joined together on Saturday, October 19, to welcome 49 new men and … more

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Parishes and dioceses must move quickly to give life to the consultative bodies and broad participation in mission and ministry already … more

All Souls Day Procession with Statue of Our Lady PROVIDENCE — On All Souls Day, Saturday, Nov. 2, at 9 a.m. starting at St. Mary Church, 538 Broadway, all are welcome to process with the statue … more

PROVIDENCE — The Catholic Cemetery Conference held its 75th Anniversary Convention & Exposition in Providence from Sept. 30-Oct. 3, at the Omni Hotels & Resort. About 225 attendees … more

NARRAGANSETT — By 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, the day had turned cool, quiet and sunny, and for those gathered on Narragansett Point Beach, it was the perfect day to make a difference. … more

Many Catholics are not aware of the fact that there has been only one approved apparition of our Blessed Mother here in the United States since our country was founded in 1776. That apparition … more

ROME — Pizza in the Eternal City tends to exemplify a proposition I have long defended: what crossed the Atlantic going west was usually improved in the process. I like Roman pizza, as I like … more

It is difficult to believe that the gaunt, haggard figure of St. Charles deFoucauld, tanned by the Moroccan sun and hardened by the desert sands, was once known back in Paris as “Fats … more

PROVIDENCE — Providence College (PC) announced that they have been awarded a $1,094,746 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish “Come To The Table,” a program to enhance … more

EAST GREENWICH —The Our Lady of Mercy School parking lot was transformed into a giant costume party on Friday, Oct. 25. Thanks to the efforts of the OLM Parent Teacher Group’s Socials … more

BOSTON — Beginning with the traditional knock on the door to the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., entered into the life of the Archdiocese of Boston as … more

Hallowtide is right around the corner! Our family loves to celebrate the triduum of All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day.  Last year, I wrote about when our first child was still … more

Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of attending several liturgies with Archbishop Henning. One ceremony required a long drive from Providence along Route 138, which parallels the Rhode … more