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TO THE EDITOR:
The diocesan offices were recently in receipt of a request regarding The Gamm Theatre’s production of a play sadly entitled “Bad Jews.” As Ecumenical and …
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3/2/23
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TO THE EDITOR:
I have had a few friends recently ask me why I attend Mass daily, implying I must be a holy person for doing so. Well, it is quite the contrary – I attend with the hopes of …
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3/2/23
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TO THE EDITOR:
I would like to commend the Rhode Island Catholic and Executive Editor Rick Snizek for the comprehensive and well-written story about our Coadjutor Bishop Richard Henning. Like …
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2/9/23
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TO THE EDITOR:
Thank you for your good work — it is such a blessing to have a Catholic newspaper in our diocese. I felt inspired to note a point about a recent editorial on marriage. In your …
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1/26/23
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TO THE EDITOR:
President Joe Biden has used the term “inflection point” — which he appropriated from Barack Obama — to signify big changes occurring or possible, which he …
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1/26/23
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TO THE EDITOR:
I just wanted to say “Thank you” for highlighting in Rhode Island Catholic’s Christmas Gift Guide several of the children’s books Gabriel’s Trumpet …
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1/26/23
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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 …
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12/8/22
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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 …
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12/8/22
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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. …
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12/8/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
In a letter to the editor dated October 13, 2022, Fr. Joseph Creedon criticized a recent guest editorial by Fr. Nicholas Fleming (September 29, 2022). Fr. Creedon suggested that, …
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10/27/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I read with great interest and growing disagreement, Father Nicholas Fleming’s guest editorial, “Royal Pageantry and Sacred Ritual Unite People to their Heritage,” …
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10/13/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
The Guest Editorial of June 9, by Father Douglas J. Spina, “America is called to live its Judeo-Christian Roots,” is one of the finest and most memorable columns I have …
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6/16/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
In 1770, five Americans were massacred in Boston sparking a Revolution.More than 250 years later, two 18-year-olds massacre 10 innocent patrons in a grocery store and 19 third and …
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6/16/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
In Rhode Island Catholic’s June 2 editorial regarding the reception of Holy Communion, the editorial ends by stating “Those who unrepentantly promote the destruction of …
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6/16/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I found it ironic that Father Fleming chose the film “Gran Torino” to illustrate his anti-violence message. In that movie Clint Eastwood threatens a group of teenage …
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6/9/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
God is the creator of all human life, especially the unborn in a mother’s womb. Abortion snuffs out such unborn life and God’s creative plan. Our …
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5/26/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
I know Bishop Robert McManus to be a good, honest and righteous man and bishop, but I disagree with his decision to require The Nativity School to drop its ‘Black Lives …
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5/5/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
With his April 3 statement on the Nativity School Bishop McManus of Worcester has done his flock courageous service. The “Pride” and “BLM” flags are readily …
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5/5/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
At various points in time the cross of Christ has been co-opted by groups whose message is inconsistent with Christian teaching. The medieval crusaders emblazoned the …
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4/28/22
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TO THE EDITOR:
Pope Francis’ Easter message repeated the words “peace” and “reconciliation.” He also preaches “love” and …
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4/28/22
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