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Deacon Dominic P. DiOrio
BRISTOL —Deacon Dominic P. DiOrio, 87, formerly of Bristol passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Brookdale Sakonnet Bay. He was the husband of his beloved wife Doris A. (Rose) DiOrio. … more
In talk on euthanasia, pro-life attorney raises concerns over organ donor registry programs
NAPLES, Fla. — Organ donor registry programs typically offered during state driver’s license renewals might seem like a straight-forward and noble choice but should require greater … more
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Special Event Listing for 02.20.25
Polish Food Sale COVENTRY — Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish, 222 MacArthur Blvd, will host a Polish food sale on Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. – noon (as long as it lasts). The sale will … more
Throughout this year Rhode Island Catholic will celebrate its storied history in these pages, reinforcing its strong commitment to bringing the news of Faith, Family and Life to your doorstep each week. We are also planning to feature profiles of those from across the diocese who make a difference in their parishes, schools and organizations. To that end, we are welcoming our loyal readers to suggest such individuals that we could feature. Please send us your ideas for these unsung heroes to Editor@thericatholic.com.
Catholic media serves as a beacon of hope in troubled times
PROVIDENCE — Every February, those of us in the field of Catholic journalism celebrate Catholic Press Month. In a blog post for the Catholic Media Association, executive director Rob … more
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During a tour of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Director of the Office of Family, Youth and Young Adult Evangelization Dennis Sousa (right) invited couples to take a look at the marks of the cathedral altar from when the diocese last extracted the relics inside. Sousa led the men’s small group later in the night.
Diocese of Providence celebrates newlywed couples in new event to promote sanctity of marriage
PROVIDENCE — Ahead of St. Valentine’s Day, the Diocese of Providence hosted a first-ever event to celebrate newlyweds. Couples who were married within the last three years were invited to … more
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Salve Receives $12 million from Jean and David W. Wallace Foundation to expand business learning for all students
NEWPORT — Salve Regina University has received a $12 million gift from the Jean and David W. Wallace Foundation. The gift focuses on creating innovative experiences in business with the naming … more
A Eucharistic Word: Embodied
At a recent Sunday Mass, our curious kindergartener leaned over to me and asked why we trace a small cross on our forehead, lips and heart as the Gospel is about to be … more
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Manners, methods, and greatness
Browsing “ Footprints in Time ,” the memoirs of Winston Churchill’s longtime private secretary, John Colville, I found a tale from eighty years ago with a lesson for American public … more
The heart of Christ is an enduring symbol of tender and forgiving love
Pope Francis raised some eyebrows late last year when he told the children of Singapore, “All religions are paths to reach God. They are—to make a comparison—like different … more
Illegal immigrants have broken our laws, must be deported
TO THE EDITOR: I would like to know where Ann L. Sullivan is getting her information in her letter to the editor in the RI Catholic on 2/6 that the Trump administration’s immigration … more
A statue of St. John Paul II stands outside the main entrance of Rome’s Gemelli hospital Feb. 18, 2025. Pope Francis has been an inpatient at the hospital since Feb. 14.
As pope remains in hospital, Vatican announces schedule changes
VATICAN CITY — In another sign that Pope Francis’ stay in Rome’s Gemelli hospital will continue for some time, the Vatican announced a substitute presider for the Mass and … more
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The Catholic Athletic League of the Diocese of Providence has announced that nominations are now open for its’ Hall of Fame’s inaugural class
CAL Sports celebrates 90 years, establishes Hall of Fame
PROVIDENCE — The Catholic Athletic League is marking its 90th anniversary in 2025 by paying tribute to those who were instrumental in the operation of what began as the Catholic Youth … more
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Worshippers pray during a weekly Sunday Mass at St. Martha Church in Uniondale, N.Y., Aug. 15, 2021. .In-person Sunday Mass attendance in the U.S. is back to 2019 pre-pandemic levels of 24%, according to data from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University.
U.S. Sunday Mass attendance back to pre-pandemic levels
(OSV News) — Sunday Mass attendance in person at Catholic churches in the U.S. is back to pre-pandemic levels — although just under one quarter of the nation’s Catholics are in the … more
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Special Event Listings for 02.13.25
Celebrate the Joy of Marriage NORTH EASTON, Mass. — St. Valentine’s Day Date Night: “The Finest Wine,” will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Father Peyton Center … more
Father Thomas More Garrett, O.P., named Executive Vice President of Providence College
PROVIDENCE — Providence College (PC) President Father Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. has announced that Father Thomas More Garrett, O.P., has been appointed to serve as his new executive vice … more
Defund the USAID?
After the death of George Floyd in 2020 the country erupted into protests and calls for reform. The rallying cry of many, particularly on the ideological left, was “defund the police.” … more
We Must Order Our Loves in Order to Love
The Titanic designers claimed it was unsinkable. Hence, on the night it hit an iceberg and began sinking, crews discovered that they did not have enough lifeboats. Given the limited resources, the … more
There are those who trust in human resources, and those who trust in the Lord
Wisely did the Sacred Author place this coming Sunday’s responsorial psalm as the first of the Bible’s one hundred and fifty prayerful canticles. This initial Biblical hymn offers the … more
The Greatest Love Story to Exist
St. Valentine’s Day is a favorite feast day in our home. I say that about many of the feast days but being smack dab in the middle of a generally cold and dreary February, St. Valentine’s … more
OLM School Choir Sings National Anthem at PC Hockey Game
EAST GREENWICH — The 21 students in the OLM Children’s Choir did not mind donning their school uniforms for an extra-curricular event in the evening of Friday, February 7. Under the … more
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