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A Catchy Song with an Easy Answer
The popular song “Mary did you know,” asks whether Mary knew everything that would happen to Christ. We are somewhat in the realm of speculation, but we can come to some conclusions. For … more
A Pagan Worldview to Celebrate Christmas
In his article “A Christmas Sermon for Pagans,” C.S. Lewis distinguishes between pagans and post-Christians. Pagans differ from post-Christians in that they are actually religious. … more
When docs play deities
With the God of the Bible having largely disappeared from public consciousness in Great Britain, the closest thing to a replacement deity is the British National Health Service. Created after World … more
Advent: A time for believers to focus on who is about to enter their lives
God never shows up at the door unannounced. He knows that there might be cat hairs all over the living room couch and that the kids probably left their gym shoes and sweatshirts in the den and that … more
It’s true! There is more joy in giving than in receiving
We have just celebrated Thanksgiving and the air is now filled with Christmas music, special offers and sales. This materialistic culture invites us to buy and buy the latest, newest thing. However, … more
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Starlight
Have you ever noticed the brilliance of the starlight on a clear night in that last hour or two before the dawn? I have strong memories from childhood, being out with my dad on the bay, clutching the … more
Special Event Listings for 11.30.23
St. Augustin and St. Mary Christmas Bazaar NEWPORT — Sister parishes St. Mary’s and St. Augustin’s will host their Christmas Extravaganza bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. … more
Ten Christmas Gift Ideas For Family and Friends
  Christmas is fast approaching, and if you struggle to find a good gift, consider one of the following options:   • To begin, a subscription to the Rhode Island … more
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Transfiguration Hermitage in Windsor is a monastic community following the Rule of St. Benedict. Dedicated to a life of prayer, the religious sisters, Sister Anastasia pictured here, also produce the finest quality fruitcakes, baked goods, and jams, which they sell by mail order, online, at the hermitage, and at local farmers’ markets.
Religious Sisters feed the soul with fine baked goods
WINDSOR, Maine — Thirteen miles east of Augusta, quietly nestled on a hill in Windsor, Maine sits Transfiguration Hermitage. Situated in a green expanse of woods and quiet streams and blueberry … more
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Catholic greeting card business owners filling a spiritual need for others
  WARWICK — Starting a business is like bringing a child into this world. A spark of an idea is conceived, growing within a person until the day they bring forth a new creation. The … more
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End of Liturgical Year Reminds us to Remember Death, Pray for the Dead
Atop the Via Veneto in Rome sits one of the strangest – and most macabre – displays of baroque architecture dating to the 17th century. The aptly named “bone church,” or … more
Advent is Here, Christmas is Near!
Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, marks the beginning of the Advent season, which lasts until Christmas Eve!  The first Sunday of Advent is when the liturgical year begins and is a time when we prepare and … more
Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again
When the Roman rite first transitioned from Latin into English, the most popular acclamation proclaiming the profound mystery of faith that had just occurred at the consecration was certainly … more
La Salette's Lights Ignite Hope
Whether there for the Festival of lights, Holy Mass or music, Christmastime at National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette is sure to delight visitors of any age. This year’s theme, … more
Rhode Island Catholic needs your support in its mission of evangelization
When I succeeded Bishop Tobin as the Bishop of Providence on May 1, I also became the publisher of the Rhode Island Catholic. As I said then, I feel blessed that this venerable, nearly 150-year-old … more
Msgr. Nicholas Iacovacci
WARWICK — Rev. Msgr. Nicholas J. Iacovacci, 97, Pastor Emeritus of St. Ann Parish, Providence, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket. Born in … more
Keeping the Heat On
Bishop Richard G. Henning kicked off the Diocese of Providence's 2023 "Keep the Heat On" campaign on Nov. 28 at Christ the King Parish in Kingston, where the pastor, Father Jared Costanza, presented … more
Pope Francis speaks to members of the National Association of Hispanic Priests in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Nov. 16, 2023.
Eucharistic Adoration, charity, promoting justice are connected, pope says
VATICAN CITY — The daily rhythm of the life of a priest should resemble “ping pong” — praying on one’s knees before the tabernacle, helping those in need and returning … more
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Faith and Football: Hendricken Hawks are State Champions
Bishop Hendricken High School defeated North Kingstown High School on Sunday, Nov. 19, in the Division 1 State Championship football game with a final score of 35-7. This was a close game … more
Helping families in need this Thanksgiving
Just over Rhode Island’s border, students from St. Mary-Sacred Heart School in Attleboro, Massachusetts are giving back to St. Edward’s Food Pantry at St. Anthony Church in the Diocese of … more
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