Rhode Island Catholic

West Coast reader offers praise, perspective on one of Father Kiley’s recent Quiet Corner columns

TO THE EDITOR: I feel I must first clearly state how much I enjoy Father John Kiley’s columns. It is therefore with some trepidation that I feel I must correct a few statements from his … more

2/17/22

Editorial on Jan. 6 events leaves the wrong impression

TO THE EDITOR: As Catholics we are called to honesty and called to seek the truth. When we leave out relevant facts we commit something very, very similar to the sin of omission. The editorial … more

2/10/22

The treatment of those arrested for Jan. 6 ‘insurrection’ is deplorable

TO THE EDITOR: Most reasonable people abhor what happened in Washington on January 6, 2021. However, the treatment of those arrested is deplorable. There is no excuse for holding American … more

2/10/22

Criminal justice reform should include correction and teaching people ways to better their lives

TO THE EDITOR: Your editorial of December 2 claimed that crimes in the U.S. are rising. (That’s true this year even though the crime rate has been getting lower since 1990). As a result you … more

1/6/22

A.G. Merrick Garland’s memo on school board meetings was intimidating to families

TO THE EDITOR: I deeply appreciate having a local Catholic paper, so thank you for all the work you do. However, I have to say I’ve never disagreed with you so sharply as I did when you … more

11/18/21

R.I. Catholic is a voice of truth and godliness

TO THE EDITOR: I get my news primarily from television and radio. I gave up subscribing to a secular newspaper decades ago when I noticed that I just never took the time to read it each day. I … more

11/18/21

A way to secure our borders and deal compassionately with those in need

TO THE EDITOR: Discerning how to deal with our brothers and sisters crowded at our southern border is greatly complicated by our polarized politics. There are compelling arguments on the need to … more

10/28/21

We are grateful and supportive of Bishop Tobin’s defense of life

TO THE EDITOR: We offer our thanks to Bishop Tobin for always courageously and faithfully defending the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. His unwavering leadership inspires so … more

10/21/21

It’s wonderful to see truth in print about issues of importance to Catholics

TO THE EDITOR: What a wonderful thing to read the Immigration Bureaucracy editorial, the three pieces on abortion [Rep. Langevin Defies Logic…; Catholic “belief” and the … more

10/21/21

A guide to gaining wisdom from the Bible

TO THE EDITOR: In George Weigel’s commentary in the September 2, 2021 issue of the RI Catholic, “Wanted: A Catholic Chaim Potok” he posed the question, “How can we learn … more

10/7/21

Father Suriani an inspiration to ‘Keep the Faith’

TO THE EDITOR: About 35 years ago, I encountered a woman of great faith by the name of Dolores Suriani. She came into my life while I was taking some time off from medical school. She inspired me … more

10/7/21

A philosophical approach to gleaning contemporary wisdom from the Bible

TO THE EDITOR: In George Weigel’s commentary in the September 2, 2021, issue of the RI Catholic, “Wanted: A Catholic Chaim Potok,” he posed the question, “How can we learn … more

9/9/21

Carmelite Sisters grateful for all the support they received through the years

TO THE EDITOR: I just read your article in the R.I. Catholic about our monastery and the distribution of things we had to leave behind. It is a great consolation to know that parishes and social … more

9/2/21

Heartened by Bishop Tobin’s support of the ‘1962 Missal’ community

TO THE EDITOR: I am deeply heartened and give thanks to God for the magnanimity of Bishop Tobin toward the “1962 Missal” community, as well as the other words found by Fr. Robert … more

8/19/21

Unless we come to know and understand each other, how can we possibly love one another?

TO THE EDITOR: The recent directive of Pope Francis on the use of the Latin Mass has been getting a lot of attention. What stands out for me on reading it is his heartfelt search for unity in the … more

8/5/21

More sacred scripture must be made available to the faithful for worship

TO THE EDITOR: Amidst the controversy surrounding the use of the Tridentine Mass, I have not seen any reference to the Lectionary. The Second Vatican Council called for a greater panoply of sacred … more

8/5/21

‘Facing the people’ could also be interpreted in a different way

TO THE EDITOR: The preservation of Gregorian Chant and the use of several Latin phrases as well as Greek and Hebrew words in the Roman liturgy, as noted in a recent R.I. Catholic editorial, are … more

7/22/21

For some worshippers the transition back to Mass will be gradual

TO THE EDITOR: As many in the Diocese return to Sunday Mass, there is much to celebrate. But the pandemic is not over. Nature does not let us decide that. While vaccines are showing promising … more

7/8/21

Biden releases budget without Hyde Amendment protections

TO THE EDITOR: Catholics take note. President Biden has released his 2022 Budget without the inclusion of the Hyde Amendment. The 1976 Hyde Amendment, which bars the use of federal funds for … more

6/3/21

Solidarity can make history for the Poor People’s Campaign

TO THE EDITOR: On May 24,the Poor People’s Campaign presented their resolution in Congress titled, “Third Reconstruction.” Drawing on the transformational history of the First … more

6/3/21