Diocesan News | Rhode Island Catholic

Pope Francis Appoints Most Rev. Richard G. Henning as Archbishop of Boston

PROVIDENCE—The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., currently the Bishop of Providence, as Archbishop of Boston. The appointment was … more

8/5/24

REVIVAL!

As I write these words, I am returning from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Over several days, more than 100,000 people visited the Congress with daily gatherings of 50,000. The … more

7/25/24

Anna Vredenburg, of St. Pius V Parish, and Huascar Soriano, of St. Augustine Parish, hold the State of Hope flag as they lead the Diocese of Providence delegation in a procession of thousands of pilgrims past St. John the Evangelist Church and through the streets of Indianapolis, Indiana, during the National Eucharistic Congress on Saturday, July 20.

The Rhode to the Eucharistic Congress

INDIANAPOLIS — Last Wednesday morning, thousands waited in a line that wrapped around the expansive Indiana Convention Center for two, three, and maybe more hours to get their passes for the … more

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent & Rick Snizek, Executive Editor | 7/25/24

Special Event Listings for 07.25.24

Bingo night to benefit religious education NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., will host a bingo night to benefit the parish religious education program on Friday, … more

7/25/24

Seminarians gathered with their families, local clergy and members of the diocesan chapter of The Serra Club to honor the role of their families and parents in their priestly formation. Above, seminarians and priests join Bishop Richard G. Henning for a photo.

Seminarians honored by Serra Club during Parent Dinner

NORTH PROVIDENCE — The Providence Serra Club held its annual seminarian parent celebration dinner on June 22 at the Rev. Jordan J. Dillon Hall in North Providence. The yearly event was … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 7/25/24

Legislative session closes after considering several bills of special significance to the faithful

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island General Assembly recently completed another legislative session, with many bills proposed or passed this year of particular moral significance for Catholics in the … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 7/25/24

Christ at the center in Indianapolis

There has not been an OSV News without the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. From our inception in 2022, we knew that this event would be a hallmark for the Catholic Church in the United States and … more

7/25/24

Come to the feast!

Although St. John devotes five entire chapters of his Gospel account to the events and discourses constituting the Last Supper, the Beloved Disciple has chosen decidedly to omit the drama of the … more

7/25/24

You Can’t Pour Out Grace from An Empty Cup

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” This is true for parents and especially parents of younger children who typically require more hands-on attention and love. Now, let’s … more

7/25/24

Special Event Listings for 07.09.24

Vacation Bible Camp PROVIDENCE — The annual Msgr. Sabourin Vacation Bible Camp will be held Mon., July 15 through Fri., July 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St. … more

7/11/24

Father Joseph M. Brodeur and Father Jairon G. Olmos Rivera ordained priests by Bishop Richard G. Henning

PROVIDENCE — It was an overwhelming experience for all involved. Immediately following their ordination, Father Joseph Brodeur and Father Jairon Olmos Rivera greeted a long line of local … more

By Cole Desantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 7/9/24

Faithful Citizenship

American politics have become quite rancorous in recent years and the 2024 election season is shaping up to be another time of deep divisions among parties and candidates. People on all sides will … more

7/9/24

Bringing the Good News of salvation to a collapsed world

Readers of the Gospel accounts quickly realize that the early Christian saga occurs intermittently between Galilee on the north and Judea on the south of the Holy Land. Most of the action occurs in … more

7/9/24

The Face of God is Mercy

In the Museo del Duomo in Milan, a towering statue depicts St. Ambrose with a scourge over his shoulder. The image of a bishop holding a whip admittedly shocks modern observers. Hagiographers agree … more

7/9/24

Diocesan review board welcomes two new members

PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence places the highest priority on protecting children and minors. For more than 20 years, members of the Diocesan Advisory Board for the Protection of … more

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 7/9/24

Living in the State of Hope

Bishop Richard G. Henning joined the pastors of the Bristol parishes — Father Henry Zinno and Father Vander Martins — along with the newly ordained Father Joseph Brodeur to march in the … more

7/9/24

On the Rhode

Mercymount Country Day School received a best theme award for their float in the Cumberland Fourth of July parade. more

7/9/24

Saint Francis Church and Saint Romuald Chapel, pictured, is one parish family, spread between two worship sites: a historic stone church just outside downtown Wakefield, and a quaint beach-side chapel in Matunuck.

Believers need the daring to treasure God’s power

A rustic chapel has served the summer community at Matunuck for decades. And now, as Rhode Islanders leave the chill of the Blackstone Valley and other spots north for the comforts of the shore line, … more

6/27/24

Rev. Mr. Joseph Brodeur embraces his parents Lora and Peter at St. Pius X Parish, Westerly.

Looking Forward to a Beautiful Life of Ministry as new Priests of Providence: Bishop Richard G. Henning to ordain Rev. Mr. Joseph Brodeur on June 29

WESTERLY — “It’s surreal.” It was with these words that Deacon Joseph Brodeur, one of the Diocese of Providence’s most recent candidates for the priesthood, described … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 6/27/24

Rev. Mr. Jairon Olmos-Rivera smiles outside of St. Charles Borromeo Church, Providence. On Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m., Bishop Richard G. Henning will celebrate Holy Mass with the ordination of Deacon Joseph and Deacon Jairon to the Sacred Priesthood.

Looking Forward to a Beautiful Life of Ministry as new Priests of Providence: Bishop Richard G. Henning to ordain Rev. Mr. Jairon Olmos Rivera to the Sacred Priesthood on June 29

PROVIDENCE — It was a chance meeting in the land of his birth with a future bishop that put Jairon Gabriel Olmos Rivera on a path to the priesthood. Before embarking on that path, he was … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 6/27/24