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Volunteers from both St. Vincent De Paul Society Rhode Island and the Knights of Columbus distributed items to flood victims on Friday, Oct. 13 at SVDP Rhode Island’s headquarters in Cranston.
R.I. Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Knights Assist Flood Victims
CRANSTON — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Rhode Island and the Knights of Columbus Rhode Island State Council, both members of VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters) … more
Students, families and employees of the Chesterton Academy gather at the Crowne Plaza along with supporters and local clergy to celebrate their first annual gala. At top, Bishop Emeritus Thomas J. Tobin, who approved the founding of the school, was honored with the Anchor Award, given to those who exemplify Chesterton Academy’s values or who have helped the school in a notable manner.
Chesterton Academy holds first gala to celebrate formation of new school
WARWICK — The Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, the most recently approved independent Catholic school within the Diocese of Providence, held its first annual gala at the Crowne Plaza on … more
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Rachel Gederman and Stephen McNamara assist Msgr. Gerard Sabourin during the annual SPRED Mass at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, Exeter. The Special Religious Education (SPRED) Office of the Diocese of Providence helps parishes in Rhode Island better serve those parishioners with intellectual and developmental disabilities. SPRED responds to the needs of individuals on the Autism spectrum, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and seizure disorders, as well as people with other diagnoses.
Special Religious Education program has helped young people for decades
EXETER — On Saturday, Sept. 30, the Diocesan Special Religious Education (SPRED) program organized its annual picnic at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish in Exeter. The event was organized by Irma … more
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Shahar, 9, the brother of Maayan Idan, 18, who was killed following a deadly infiltration by Hamas gunmen in kibbutz Nahal Oz, and son of Tzahi who was kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, reacts during Maayan's funeral in kibbutz Einat, Israel, Oct. 22, 2023
Moral Relativism and Peace in the Middle East
In the movie, “Schindler’s List,” Amon Goeth, the commandant of the Nazi labor camp, took a young, Jewish girl to be his personal maidservant. At one point in the film, this girl … more
Contemporary charity need not be just cold bureaucracy
A handy park bench flanked by garden urns with marigolds and petunias faces the freshly painted door of St. James Food Pantry in Manville. Every Thursday morning that bench as well as the bright … more
Mausoleum of SS. Peter & Paul one of the nation’s finest final resting places
The faithful in the Diocese of Providence have one of the finest and most beautiful mausoleums available of any across the nation to consider when choosing a final resting place. Rhode Island is a … more
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Rhode Island Catholic Sports
VARSITY FOOTBALL The Bishop Hendricken Hawks (Warwick) defeated the host La Salle Academy Rams (Providence) football team by a count of 22-12 in the Friday, Oct. 13 game. The match up included a … more
Women from throughout Rhode Island will gather at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on Saturday, Nov. 4, for the annual diocesan Catholic Women’s Conference.
Women's Conference an opportunity for spiritual refreshment, growth
PROVIDENCE — Since 2017, with a break of only one year, women have sought spiritual renewal at the Rhode Island Catholic Women’s Conference, held at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. … more
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Pope Francis greets visitors gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to pray the Angelus Oct. 16, 2023.
Prayer is weapon against 'diabolical' power of violence
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Although it is easy to feel powerless in the face of war, "prayer is the meek and holy force to oppose the diabolical force of hatred, terrorism and war," Pope Francis … more
Let Us All Share in the Church’s Work of Charity
The early church spread rapidly across the Mediterranean world. The efficient Roman roads carried missionaries such as Paul and Barnabas. The violent attempts by the Roman Empire to stop the spread … more
Special Event Listings for 10.19.23
Day of Prayer for the Health and Wellness of Clergy and Men and Women Religious RHODE ISLAND — A Day of Prayer for the Health and Wellness of Clergy and Men and Women Religious will take place … more
Coadjutor Archbishop Christopher J. Coyne smiles as he delivers the homily during a Mass of welcome at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Conn., Oct. 9, 2023. Archbishop Coyne, the former bishop of Burlington, Vt., will serve alongside Archbishop Leonard P. Blair of Hartford and will succeed him automatically when he retires.
Hartford Archbishop wishes God's blessing on new coadjutor
HARTFORD — On behalf of the clergy, women religious and lay faithful of Connecticut’s archdiocese, Archbishop Leonard P. Blair of Hartford warmly welcomed Coadjutor Archbishop Christopher … more
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On Sunday, Oct. 8, Bishop Robert C. Evans celebrated Holy Mass on the special occasion.
Mount Saint Charles Academy marks 100th anniversary
WOONSOCKET — Mount Saint Charles Academy recently kicked off the first of a series of events taking place in celebration of the centenary of its founding. On Sunday, Oct. 8, former Auxiliary … more
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A Palestinian demonstrator argues with an Israeli soldier during a protest in this file photo from March 31, 2021.
Permitting ourselves enemies comes with rules, for God’s sake and ours
Since Oct. 7, I have been trying to understand something incomprehensible. There is a lot that has happened since that bloody date that is incomprehensible, but I don’t mean the planned … more
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Halloween is a Catholic Holiday!
After having our first child, my husband and I considered if we would allow our children to partake in Halloween festivities. At first thought, Halloween appears to be sinful, right? Goblins, … more
Diocese committed to increasing efforts to help homeless as winter approaches
Rev. Msgr. Albert A. Kenney, S.T.L., Diocesan Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia, joined other faith leaders at a press conference held by Governor Dan McKee and Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor … more
Catholic Athletic League: 2023 Tennis and Cross Country Results
Tennis Results Click Here to View Rhode Island Catholic Photos! Team Tournament Play: Semifinalists: Monsignor Clarke, Mount Saint Charles, Mercymount, De LaSalle Champion: Mount Saint … more
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Bishop Richard G. Henning offered Holy Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, Tuesday, Oct. 17, in prayerful solidarity as His Eminence Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem led the Catholics of the Holy Land in a day of prayer and fasting.
Uniting in prayer and fasting for the Holy Land
PROVIDENCE — On Tuesday, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, led Catholics in the Holy Land in a day of prayer and fasting, and called for Catholics around the … more
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Milestone Anniversary
Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass to mark the 150th anniversary of Precious Blood Parish, which was established in 1873 to serve a growing number of French Canadian families moving to … more
The Good Neighbor Journeys Alongside the Suffering
On Sunday, I enjoyed a beautiful day on Federal Hill for the Columbus Day festival and parade. After the parade and some wonderful Italian food, I walked back to the Cathedral and happened to meet a … more
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