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Time spent with the Lord is the foundation of authentic prayer

It is difficult to believe that 10 years have passed since the Holy Year of Mercy in 2015 drew pilgrims to Rome and occasioned regional celebrations throughout the Catholic world. The prayerful … more

4/25/24

Pope Paul’s new liturgy recaptures ancient truths

In his “Milestones,” written as a cardinal, Pope Benedict XVI recalled that liturgical change was not a top priority for the council fathers as they gathered for Vatican II. more

BY FATHER JOHN A. KILEY | 6/19/08

Thinking about judgment and eternity

“No sun; no moon. No morn; no noon. No dawn; no dusk. No proper time of day. No warmth, no cheerfulness, no healthful ease. No comfortable feel in any member. No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees. No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds! November!” more

BY FATHER JOHN A. KILEY | 11/17/12

Fruitful love becomes a symbol of God’s inner life

The opening chapter of Pope Francis’ recent apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of Love,” celebrates the happy link between the creative act of God at the beginning of time and the creative act of … more

Father John Kiley | 5/12/16

The universal Church refuses to be fractured

The East Blackstone Quaker Meeting House is an early nineteenth century building boasting a door, walls, roof, floor, windows, a few pews, a pulpit, an organ, and a wood burning stove. The dull blue … more

Fr. John A. Kiley | 12/14/17

Generous 'Soup-er Bowl' collection beats record

Parishioners from St. Bernard Church in North Kingstown recently donated cans of soup to the North Kingstown Food Pantry in a special collection held January 1 through February 12 (Super Bowl … more

2/16/23

Rhode Island Catholic, El Católico win 25 national Catholic Press awards

BALTIMORE — Rhode Island Catholic and its Spanish language publication, El Católico de Rhode Island, were honored on Friday, June 9, with a combined 25 awards by the Catholic Media … more

6/15/23

Ultreya Diocesana en La Salette

Misa durante Ultreya Diocesana: Miembros del Cursillo de Cristiandad de la Diócesis de Providence se dieron cita al santuario de la Salette el pasado sábado 5 de agosto para celebrar su … more

Foto gentileza de Celso Vera | 9/14/23

The Inspired Impact of Liturgical Music

TO THE EDITOR: I was pleased to read Laura Kelly Fanucci’s article “In Praise of Singing” in the March 7 edition of Rhode Island Catholic. She rightly notes that “vocal … more

4/25/24

Jesus’ death was the result of his bearing witness to the truth

There was a time when ransoming captives was a very relevant act of mercy. Moors from North Africa regularly captured unlucky Europeans and then demanded ransom from their unfortunate families. more

10/15/09

Being Grateful for Spiritual Blessings

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens. (Eph 1: 3)These words of St. Paul to the Ephesians encourage us, too, to be … more

11/28/19

A Hundred Love Letters

In a recent essay in the Wall Street Journal, Kimberly Cutter chronicled the death of her father by suicide. As he struggled with rapidly progressing prostate cancer, he lost more than 30 pounds, … more

3/12/20

‘Finally, I stand before you, a kid from Federal Hill, who learned early in life to love Holy Mother the Church and her priests, and who has never waivered in that first and foremost love, said’ Bishop Robert C. Evans On the Occasion of his Episcopal Ordination, December 19, 2009.

Bishop Evans reflects on his life of ministry

It’s been nearly three months since the Holy Father, Pope Francis, accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans, D.D., J.C.L., on November 23, 2022, but the latter, admittedly, … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 2/16/23

Fathers

Two weeks ago, I offered some thoughts on the importance of the Church of the home and the crucial role of good mothers and fathers in the spiritual care of their children. That sacred calling is … more

6/15/23

Hosffman Ospino, a professor of theology and religious education at Boston College, writes the "Journeying Together/Caminando juntos" column for Catholic News Service. (CNS photo/Lee Pellegrini, Boston College)

Un recordatorio y una corrección: Todos, todos, todos

Hay una palabra en latín que siempre me ha llamado la atención: totus. Muchos católicos la conocemos o la hemos escuchado en algún momento. Significa "todos", sin … more

Por Hosffman Ospino, OSV News | 9/14/23

What is the church’s position on the treatment of animals?

Q: What is the church’s position on the treatment of animals? My vegetarian friend believes it is immoral to kill animals even for food. We recently hired an exterminator to eliminate rodents. … more

4/25/24

Effects of Resurrection are unending

Readings: Acts 2:42-47 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31 During the Easter season, the church's liturgy celebrates the life-giving effect of Jesus’ resurrection on the Christian community. … more

BY PATRICK V. REID, PH. D. | 3/28/08

Respecting life outside our comfort zone

True respect for life requires us to get out of our comfort zone. more

Tony Magliano | 10/23/14

Repentance key to healing and salvation

The animosity among the various peoples of Asia Minor is not only legendary, hostilities continue to this day. The Parthians, Medes, and Elimites, the Canaanites, Samaritans, and Jews of yesteryear … more

Father John A Kiley | 10/6/16

It is a great joy to serve with so many good priests of our diocese

Blessed Michael J. McGivney, the first U.S. parish priest to be canonized, served the Church at a time in our country’s history when Catholics were resented and discriminated against. Father … more

By Michael Benson | 9/29/22