A Saint Pius V first grade student embraces a statue of Jesus the Good Shepherd at the St. Pius V Back to School Ice Cream Social in Providence.

St. Pius V School Kicks Off the Year Forming Sharp Minds and Joyful Hearts

PROVIDENCE — Laughter and little footsteps echoed through the halls of St. Pius V School on August 25 as students raced to embrace the Dominican Sisters, kicking off the new academic year with an …

Catholic Foundation of RI funds new endowment to improve school infrastructure

PROVIDENCE — The Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island has introduced a new endowment initiative designed to assist schools in the diocese with repair, maintenance and facility upgrade projects. The …

Big things lie ahead for these future caregivers

Through a brand-new CNA certification program, 12 dedicated seniors at The Prout School, Wakefield, are taking hands-on steps toward their future medical careers while putting compassionate service …

A commandment to love: Teens discover potential to lead at Portsmouth Abbey

This summer, 37 high school students gathered at Portsmouth Abbey for Mandatum—a five-day retreat centered on prayer, the Sacraments, and humble leadership inspired by Christ’s call to “love one another” (John 13:34). Through workshops, fellowship, and spiritual reflection, these young leaders deepened their faith and prepared to serve their communities.
PORTSMOUTH — “The future is yours,” or so young people are often told. However, a group of young men and women in the Diocese of Providence refuse to wait for a distant future to answer the …

St. Ray’s administrator caps long career in education

Imparting her knowledge: As one of St. Ray’s newest teachers, Gianna Ross, left, said she has been honored to have Judy Baxter, right, as her mentor. Science Department Chair Sara Costanzo, center, said she found Baxter’s suggestions for curriculum planning to be very valuable in her work.
PAWTUCKET — As thunder and lightning heralded Judy Baxter’s cross-border passage from Florida into Georgia on Rte. 95 as she and her now-late husband were driving back to their native New England, her cellphone rang right at the state line.