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Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, atomic physicist and head of the Manhattan Project, poses in 1944.
Was Dropping the Atomic Bombs Morally Justifiable?
Physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer’s role in the development of the atomic bomb is the subject matter of a recently released feature film that bears the physicist’s surname. The movie has … more
Let your Eucharistic pilgrimage begin today!
I recently had the chance to make my first official “at-home” Eucharistic pilgrimage. It was a torrentially rainy day in Chicago — as a matter of fact, if you had a basement, there … more
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If You Could Only See The Way He Loves You
Songs often get stuck in my head, which is another reason why I choose to greatly limit my listening to secular music and instead stick to Gregorian chants. However, one song has been in my head and … more
Knights News
Members of the Knights of Columbus council at St. Luke’s Church in Barrington display fruits of the parish’s generosity, freshly “harvested” for families in need. The … more
St. Peter’s vital role in church life
Although southern Europe has had a number of theological rebels like Giodano Bruno and Giralomo Savonarola, the lion’s share of Reformation renegades thrived in northern Europe. Certainly, … more
St. Paul's School planning centennial gala of founding
CRANSTON — St. Paul’s Parish school in Cranston is organizing a gala for the 100th anniversary of its founding of the school to be held on Friday, Sept. 15, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the … more
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This year’s Life in the Spirit tent revival drew twice the expected crowd, which gathered for three evenings of praise and worship at St. James Chapel in Charlestown.
Life in the Spirit tent revival draws twice the expected crowd this year
CHARLESTOWN — On Monday, July 24, the Living in the Spirit tent revival began its first day of prayer meetings. Held at St. James chapel in Charlestown and taking place over the course of three … more
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Providence seminarian tells Pope: 'We are praying for you in Rhode Island'
ROME — On Sunday, August 20, the orientation group of students from the Pontifical North American College, including Providence seminarian Nathan Ledoux, met with the Holy Father before he … more
More than 100 people, including Bishop Robert C. Evans, gathered at the annual Seminarian and Parent Celebration Dinner, sponsored by the Serra Club of the Diocese of Providence.
Serra Club sponsors annual Seminarian-Parent Dinner in support of vocations
NORTH PROVIDENCE — “I want to thank you parents who are here today for the formation that you have given your children. We call the family the domestic church. We also call the family the … more
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Special Event Listings 08.24.23
Take-Out Thursday BARRINGTON — Take-Out Thursday will return to Holy Angels Church on August 31. A delicious carryout menu offering options of baked stuffed clams, eggplant parmigiana … more
Volunteers bring generous community spirit, offer powerful witness of service
At the borders of Rhode Island, there is usually a blue sign that states “Discover Beautiful Rhode Island.” I have been taking that invitation very seriously — using my first months … more
Remembering Joseph Manning (1931-2023) for his staunch support of the unborn
I can remember driving through Narragansett in the backseat of my parents’ car and seeing a strange van passing by with peculiar images draped across the sides. Even though I don’t … more
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Things I Learned from My Child’s Catechism Class
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:3) This is one of Jesus’ Beatitudes from His Sermon on the Mount. “Poor in spirit” … more
We must heed Christ’s solemn teachings on the place of the Jewish people in salvation history
St. Paul is clearly stressed in the second reading from Romans at Mass this coming Sunday that his Jewish brothers and sisters did not accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of all mankind. The … more
Bishop Henning visits Mother of Hope Summer Camp
On July 26, Bishop Richard G. Henning visited the Mother of Hope diocesan day camp in Chepachet. The bishop visited with campers and staff, celebrating Mass for all those gathered. more
The word “PACE” is seeing in the crowd gathered as Pope Francis recites the rosary with young people who are ill at the Chapel of Apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fátima in Fátima, Portugal, Aug. 5, 2023.
Pope’s peace day message to focus on ethical concerns over AI
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Signaling the Vatican’s growing engagement in efforts to ensure the ethical development of new technologies, the Vatican has announced that “Artificial … more
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The Most Reverend Robert C. Evans, former Auxiliary Bishop of Providence, observed the Golden Jubilee of his priestly ordination by celebrating Holy Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church, East Greenwich, on Sunday, July 2.
Bishop Evans celebrates Golden Jubilee of priesthood ordination
EAST GREENWICH — “In giving the world priests, He gives us His own Son’s mediators on earth, earthen vessels that we are, and imperfect and weak as we can be. No priest knows why … more
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Hannah Kline, a native of Rhode Island and a theology student at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, recently held a lecture series at local parishes to encourage Catholics to dive into their faith.
Local Steubenville student on a path to help Catholics rediscover their faith
PROVIDENCE — One unfortunate fact of Church life in contemporary society is the decrease in religious affiliation reported among the youth and young adult population. Affiliation with formal … more
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Ann Codega
BARRINGTON — Ann Codega, 91, formerly of Barrington, passed away peacefully July 8, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Barrington, she was a … more
Father Peter M. Mongeon
PROVIDENCE — The Reverend Peter M. Mongeon, KCHS, 66, an incardinated priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, died Monday, July 31, 2023. A native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Father Mongeon … more
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