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Pictured are seminarian Jay Zizzo, Steve Vargas, Vice Principal of Student Life Marc Thibault, students Josh Farrell, David Wilson, Natalya Cabral, Ralphletha Flowers, Clare Bradley, Isabel Sullivan and Academy Chaplain Father Ryan Simas.

Saint Raphael Academy remembers the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic

Saint Raphael Academy sophomore Ralphletha Flowers wanted to do something to remember the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic, and thought that a memorial garden would be a special tribute. She … more

6/3/21

Prout Senior Accepted to Four Ivy League Colleges

WAKEFIELD — According to an April 6 Wall Street Journal article, “A pandemic-fueled surge in applications translated into record low acceptance rates this year for the country’s … more

6/3/21

Pictured, Matt Chofay from Monsignor Clarke gets his first shot of the Pfizer vaccine.

COVID Vaccination Clinic held for students

In a collaboration between Monsignor Clarke School and The Prout School to vaccinate 12-15 year-olds, close to 50 students received shots on Tuesday, May 18. more

6/3/21

Butterflies take flight at Saint Kevin

The second grade class at Saint Kevin School, Warwick, released their butterflies today alongside the statue of the Blessed Mother. Mrs. Mckenney shared the following poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson with … more

6/3/21

Graduates join the Processional as they walk by Ochre Court and through campus to take part in the Salve Regina University Commencement.

Salve Regina grads return to Cliff Walk campus for 2021 commencement

NEWPORT — Salve Regina University recently celebrated not one, but three commencement ceremonies — one each for the Graduate and Undergraduate Classes of 2021, as well as a special … more

By DANIEL J. HOLMES, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 5/27/21

Providence College celebrates Commencement 2021 on campus for the first time since 1975.

Providence College holds commencement on campus for first time since 1975

PROVIDENCE — For many colleges throughout the state, this spring marked a return to “commencement as usual” after the pandemic; at Providence College, however, Commencement 2021 … more

By DANIEL J. HOLMES, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 5/27/21

All Saints students create domino effect with hundreds of cereal boxes to be donated to community center

During a food drive at All Saints STEAM Academy, the school community collected more than 300 boxes of cereal for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Community Center in Newport. To celebrate and to … more

5/20/21

Saint Philomena Students Help Socialize Service Dog in Training

PORTSMOUTH — On Monday, May 17, the fourth grade at Saint Philomena School welcomed Kippling, a four-month-old puppy from Canine Companions for Independence, to help in his training to become a … more

5/20/21

St. Pius V students honor the Blessed Mother as they fully reunite for first school event since pandemic began

PROVIDENCE — The St. Pius V School community gathered fully together for the first time since before the pandemic began at last Friday’s May Crowning outside of the Providence school. … more

Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor | 5/13/21

Anastasia Malec, 14, looks forward to returning to Mother of Hope Camp each year. For the past 9 summers she has enjoyed all that the diocesan day camp has to offer. This year she is in the Counselor in Training program and can’t wait to inspire other young campers.

Mother of Hope Camp prepares for safe summer of fun

PROVIDENCE — With summer just around the corner, the staff and counselors of Mother of Hope Camp are preparing for another safe and fun season on Echo Lake. As they eagerly await the return of … more

Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor | 5/13/21

The Brown-RISD Catholic Community's spacious new Catholic Center, located at 51 Prospect St., in Providence.

Brown-RISD Catholic Community readying new student center

PROVIDENCE — The large marble sign outside the front entrance of 51 Prospect St., greets students with a classic Latin aphorism, carved in an Old English style.Carpe Diem. Seize the … more

By Brian Fraga, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 5/13/21

Author Avi pays a virtual visit to St. Margaret School

The 5 - 8th grade classes at St. Margaret School had a special visitor over Zoom during Reading Week. Author Avi, who lived in Rhode Island for a period of time and has based some of his novels in … more

5/13/21

Student awarded Villanova Presidential Scholarship

La Salle Academy senior Cristina Seaver has been awarded the Villanova University’s Presidential Scholarship which includes a full academic award that covers four years of tuition. While at La … more

5/13/21

$2 million gift will create incubator for entrepreneurship at Providence College

PROVIDENCE — A $2 million gift from the family of Donald R. Ryan ’69 will create an incubator space for entrepreneurship at Providence College — a place where students from all … more

5/13/21

International humanitarian Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo to offer Salve Regina commencement address

NEWPORT — Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo, Distinguished President’s Fellow for Global Development at Purdue University and the retired president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, will offer … more

5/6/21

Yale Psychologist Laurie Santos Chosen as Commencement Speaker at Providence College

PROVIDENCE — Providence College announced that Dr. Laurie Santos, a Yale University psychology professor and host of The Happiness Lab podcast, will present the Commencement Address at the … more

5/6/21

Pictured from left to right, David Cardullo ‘75; Vin DiMonte, Esq ‘69; Jon Lucas ‘82; Bert Carbitses ‘86; Peter Russo, ‘79; David Lucas ‘58; Dena Conley, ‘95; Brother Dennis Malloy FSC, President, La Salle Academy. Not pictured are Daniela Paolino ‘03; and David Heroux, ‘87.

La Salle Alumni give back to local food pantry during 'Drive and Drop' event

During a socially distant “Drive and Drop” event, eight volunteers from the La Salle Academy community collected more than 500 donations of canned goods to benefit St. Edward’s … more

5/6/21

Alycia Pessoa, coordinator of the FriarServe volunteer program, pictured at right, and at left, top row, center, explained that the community service partnership between Providence College and Providence Catholic elementary schools previously met in person before the pandemic (at right). As they look forward to being together once again, FriarServe continues to thrive virtually through weekly Zoom visits (left).

FriarServe finds a way

PROVIDENCE — Because the pandemic caused a rapid closure of schools last spring, the FriarServe program at Providence College had to get creative and go virtual — quickly.For the past few … more

By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor | 4/29/21

Bishop Hendricken to Host 8th Annual ‘For The Boys’ Gala Benefiting Tuition Assistance

WARWICK — Bishop Hendricken High School has announced plans to celebrate its largest fundraiser of the year, the For the Boys Gala, with a twist. On Saturday, May 8, the school will present a … more

4/29/21

A Beautiful Day in the Garden

Four sixth graders and three eighth graders at St. Rose of Lima School in Warwick spent the morning of April 10, weeding, laying compost, top soil, and planting onions and potatoes in the parish … more

4/29/21