"The Lord bless you and keep you! The Lord let His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you! The Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace!" - Numbers 6:24-26 (Photo: Laura Kilgus, Rhode Island Catholic)
“Please consider finding a way to unite in prayer. You may wish to join me at the noon Mass [today] at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, or you may prefer to attend the daily Mass at your Parish. Perhaps you might wish to pray a rosary, spend time in adoration, or find time for quiet prayer. If you feel moved to fast as well, please follow the custom for Ash Wednesday.” - Bishop Richard G. Henning (Photo: George Martell)
The Bishop Hendricken Marching Band and St. Mary Academy Bay View Cheer squad accompanied Bishop Richard G. Henning ... (PHOTO COURTESY OF BISHOP HENDRICKEN HIGH SCHOOL)
"On Tuesday October 17th, His Eminence Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem will lead the Catholics of the Holy Land in a day of prayer and fasting...Please consider finding a way to unite in prayer. You may wish to join me at the noon Mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, or you may prefer to attend the daily Mass at your Parish. Perhaps you might wish to pray a rosary, spend time in adoration, or find time for quiet prayer. If you feel moved to fast as well, please follow the custom for Ash Wednesday... "(Photo: George Martell)
Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass to mark the 150th anniversary of Precious Blood Parish, which was established in 1873... (PHOTO: COURTNEY AMARAL)
St. Teresa of Jesus was born on March 28, 1515, in Avila, Spain. Her mother died when she was 14, and she entered the Carmelite Monastery in Avila in 1535... (Image: teresiansisters.org)
On Sunday, I enjoyed a beautiful day on Federal Hill for the Columbus Day festival and parade. After the parade and some wonderful Italian food, I walked back to the Cathedral and happened to meet a gentleman who saw my Roman collar and asked if I were a Catholic priest....
By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor - CRANSTON — Not much is more exhilarating than a caught-off-guard surprise. In October, that’s what the youth volunteers at The Haunted Labyrinth live for – a light-hearted scare, immediately followed by some of the biggest smiles you’ll see during “spooky season.” (Photo: Laura Kilgus)
“Shabbat Shalom” (Sabbath Peace) is the traditional Sabbath greeting for faithful Jews. The first Sabbath since the terrible events of last weekend begins tomorrow (Friday) at sundown and lasts until dark on Saturday evening. I am sure that all around the world, Jewish people will be seeking the solace of community and prayer... (Photo: Rick Snizek)
Over the past weekend the terrorist organization Hamas launched a series of attacks from the Gaza Strip into Israel. The attacks have been rightly condemned and we pray for peace in the Middle East...
By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - NIRIM, Israel/PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Dodging sporadic rocket fire comes with the territory in Israel, especially when you live along the tense border with Gaza in the South. But this time it was different. (Photo: Rick Snizek)
A print of a famous Caravaggio painting of Saint Jerome hangs on my office wall. Saint Jerome was a foundational biblical scholar and is recognized as the patron saint of those who study and translate the sacred texts...
Come join us Sun., Oct. 22 for an evening of prayer and fraternity for high school and college-aged men who are discerning God's will! Please R.S.V.P. by Oct. 21 to Father Ryan Simas at 401-331-1316 or fathersimas@gmail.com.
Join us Sat., Nov. 4 for prayer, fellowship, and faith-inspiring talks! The day includes dynamic speakers, Holy Mass, confessions, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, live music ministry, vendors, and a delicious coffee an' and lunch. Infants in arms are welcome. Registration required, click for more! (Photo: RI Catholic)
Congratulations to His Excellency Most Reverend Christopher J. Coyne, Coadjutor Archbishop, on this day of his Mass of Welcome for his appointment in the Archdiocese of Hartford! Ad multos annos! Coadjutor Archbishop Coyne will take up residence in the Archdiocese with a Mass of Welcome to be celebrated at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph, Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Hartford, CT, on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 2PM. Click to watch the livestream. (Photo from vermontcatholic.org)
As we celebrate Columbus Day, we give thanks for the Knights of Columbus who, in faith and charity, serve throughout Rhode Island and the world. The Chancery Office Building, located at Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed today in observance of Columbus Day. (Photo: RI Catholic)