Rhode Island Catholic

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin visits Paul Masse Chevrolet in East Providence on Dec. 6, to receive a generous donation from the Masse family and company to help ‘Keep the Heat On’ and to assist many other ministries in the Diocese of Providence through the Catholic Charity Appeal and the Diocesan Assistance Fund. Pictured from left, Office Manager Kelly Gaulin, Pastor of St. Thomas More Church Father Marcel Taillon, President Scott Wellington, BDC Representative Farris Maxwell, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Founder and Chairman Paul Masse, and Vice President Bob Masse.

In the spirit of St. Nicholas, diocesan ministries receive a most generous gift from Paul Masse Chevrolet

EAST PROVIDENCE — On the Feast of Saint Nicholas, Dec. 6 — and in the spirit of the generous saint — the Masse family at Paul Masse Chevrolet in East Providence presented Bishop … more

By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor | 12/15/22

The Season of Giving and Christmas Spirit

The St. Augustine School Student Council, Providence, led by mentor teacher Toni Scaramuzzo, worked on a school-wide giving project throughout the weeks of Advent. The giving activities include … more

12/15/22

The sweet Sounds of the Season help Rhode Islanders in need this winter

PROVIDENCE — On Sunday, December 11, the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul held the annual Sounds of the Season concert to raise funds for the Diocese of Providence’s “Keep the Heat … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 12/15/22

Year in Review: 2022

PROVIDENCE — The year 2022 has been one for the ages in the Diocese of Providence. In January, the diocese began the second half of its sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 12/15/22

Special Event Listings for 12.15.22

Take-Out Thursday to benefit Holy Angels Social Outreach MinistryBARRINGTON — The original Take-Out Thursday, a charity food sale and popular East Bay attraction, will return to Holy Angels … more

12/15/22

National Religious Retirement Collection Supports Religious Orders in United States

WASHINGTON — The annual collection that supports nearly 25,000 elderly religious sisters, brothers and religious order priests in the United States will take place in participating dioceses on … more

12/8/22

Father Ryan Simas, pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish, presents Mayor Dan Gendron with a donation of $25,000 for the construction of a new splash park in Woonsocket, on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

St. Joseph's Parish gives back to its Woonsocket community with $25,000 gift

WOONSOCKET — On Tuesday, Nov. 29, Father Ryan Simas, pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in Woonsocket, gifted $25,000 to the city of Woonsocket.Father Simas met with Mayor Dan Gendron of … more

By COLE DeSANTIS, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 12/8/22

St. Luke Pastor blesses heirloom Rosary beads passed down to young student

St. Luke Church Associate Pastor Father Mark Gadoury was recently asked if he would bless some very special rosary beads for Mason, a kindergarten student at St. Luke’s School in Barrington. … more

12/8/22

Special guest speaker visits St. Joseph School to discuss environmental sustainability in Africa

Special guest speaker Allen Ottaro, founding executive director of Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) recently visited St. Joseph School in West Warwick. … more

12/8/22

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, and St. Edward Parish, to merge into St. Anthony Parish, N. Providence

PROVIDENCE — Three neighboring parishes in Providence and North Providence which have been united by combined efforts and a shared pastor since 2013 will now become formally united as a single … more

12/8/22

And Yet, You’re Very Important To God

When I see the heavens, the work of your hands, the moon and the stars which you arranged, what is man that you should keep him in mind, mortal man that you care for him? (Ps 8:4-5) Psalm 8 is a … more

12/8/22

Special Event Listings for 12.08.22

St. Mary’s on Broadway to host traditional 40 hours devotionPROVIDENCE — Faithful are invited to cover any of the uninterrupted 40 hours of devotion from Dec. 8 — Dec. 10. Sign up … more

12/8/22

In the 97 years since the red brick school building that’s housed both St. Michael School, and now Bishop McVinney School for the past 50 years, there was never a flagpole on grounds. The Knights of Columbus stepped in to change that history, raising the $2,500 needed to install a flagpole on the lawn.

With Knights' help, Bishop McVinney School hoists American flag over campus for first time

PROVIDENCE — For 97 years, the two-story red brick building on Gordon Avenue across from St. Michael Church has served as a place of learning, first as a parish school, and now as the home of … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 12/8/22

Local members of the Knights of Malta, and interested students met at Providence College to organize the Malta Walk, a charitable event to help the poor of the city of Providence.

Knights of Malta take to the streets in time-honored tradition of Christian charity

PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday, October 16, local members of the Knights of Malta met at Providence College to organize the Malta Walk, a charitable event to help the poor of the city of … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 12/8/22

Louise “Duce” Dussault, director of Catholic Youth Ministry for the Diocese of Providence, has announced her plans to retire at the end of December 2022. For more than 34 years, Duce has faithfully managed a wide variety of ministries to serve Catholic youth in Rhode Island, including youth centers, the Catholic Athletic League, summer camps, Catholic scouting and more.

Reflecting on the past 34 years in Catholic Youth Ministry, 'Duce' gave it her heart and soul as devoted director

PROVIDENCE — Louise Dussault — widely known as “Duce” — has spent the last 34 years serving the Diocese of Providence as the Director of Catholic Youth Ministry. In … more

By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor | 12/8/22

On this solemnity, we must remember our responsibility to protect every new life coming into this world

The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin in the womb of St. Anne should be both a festive and a reflective celebration for Christians of the 21st century. The young girl Mary … more

12/8/22

The president is elected to serve all the people

TO THE EDITOR: Reading George Weigel’s column [“President Biden, Archbishop Paglia and the Mortification of the Church,” Nov. 10] is like listening to a band that can play only … more

12/8/22

President must be held accountable for his support of abortion rights

TO THE EDITOR: The opinion expressed by George Weigel in “The Catholic Difference” in the November 10th edition of the Rhode Island Catholic is spot on.It is disheartening to faithful … more

12/8/22

Opinion columnist not qualified to make medical judgements on president

TO THE EDITOR: It appears that George Weigel is an authority on geriatric medicine and President Joe Biden. In the November 10th edition of the paper, he denigrates our president, with Mr. … more

12/8/22

Silence is Important, and Detraction is a Crime

Both St. Mark and St. Matthew reveal a curious characteristic of Jesus’s mission in their Gospel narrations. On several occasions, Jesus warns those he heals to keep quiet. For instance, after … more

12/8/22