By Dr. Albert Alba - Regardless of who you are we all will experience suffering in our lives, whether it be from physical pain (none of us get out of here alive), emotional pain due to divorce or a death of a loved one, family feuds, poverty and homelessness, mental health, or one of the seven deadly sins. One’s soul may be in pain, too, without one recognizing it if one fails to realize the harm, he or she has caused others in his or her life or the harm one is causing to one’s own soul...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), will soon have a new interim Director of Vocations. Father Marcel Taillon will serve in this temporary role from April 15 through December 15, 2024.
Occurring annually, the observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 11) are opportunities to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family...
If you attended Catholic school, you probably have the memory of the cold candles touching your neck during the blessing of throats on the Feast of Saint Blaise, February 3. Saint Blaise was a medical doctor and bishop in the ancient Armenian city of Sebaste. He lived in the fourth century and he was known for his great sanctity. People appreciated his spiritual wisdom and healing as much as his capacity to treat physical ailments...
St. Blaise said that anyone who lit a candle in his memory would be free of infection, thus candles are used in the traditional throat blessing. Watch now as Monsignor Anthony Mancini, Rector of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, imparts the traditional blessing of the throats...(Image: USCCB)
Please pray for all those who have made commitments in the consecrated life, and be sure to thank them on their special day. May they continue to be inspired by Jesus Christ and respond generously to God's gift of their vocation. (Image: USCCB)
Occurring forty days after the birth of Jesus, today we recognize Jesus as the light of the world! Today is also referred to as the "Purification of Mary" and "Candlemas"!
By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PORTSMOUTH — Christian rock musician Ryan Tremblay recently performed a concert for the students and faculty of Portsmouth Abbey School. (Photo: Cole DeSantis)
By EMILY GRANT, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - EAST PROVIDENCE — In the heart of East Providence, the musical notes of dedication and talent resound through the halls of Sacred Heart School. During a recent visit to the school, Bishop Richard G. Henning had the privilege of experiencing the melodic prowess of the students from Sacred Heart School’s band, leaving him thoroughly impressed. (Photo: Emily Grant)
By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - PROVIDENCE — The Catholic University of America has selected the Diocese of Providence to participate in a pilot accreditation program it has begun to assess Catholic schools across the country.
In November, I had the opportunity to attend a meeting with Governor Daniel McKee and his staff concerning his Learn365RI initiative. The Governor explained his deep concern for the young people of our state and outlined the post-covid challenges for education. While I was aware of these challenges in general, I was still shocked by the data the Governor presented. Far too many of the young people in our state have not fully returned to school following the pandemic...
Go out and teach all nations, Jesus tells us. This week is the national celebration of “Catholic Schools Week,” a week in which we draw our attention to the education of our children. Catholic education, after all, is everybody’s business...
Each school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Students earn scores on standardized tests above state and national averages. 98.4% of students graduate from high school and 99% go on to college. Financial assistance available. Contact schools for details! Ask about our Catholic Schools Week admission events and more, Jan. 28 to Feb. 3!
"Catholicism in the 21st Century: What should Catholics be doing in theology today to prepare for tomorrow?" will be presented by Fr. Thomas Joseph White, OP, Rector of the Angelicum. This special event is hosted by Bishop Richard G. Henning on Saturday, February 3 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, Providence. *RSVP required*
By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — When Lisa Cooley learned that she was Rhode Island Right to Life’s 2023 Proudly Pro-Life awardee, she was stunned. (Photo: Rick Snizek)
The popular Ridley Scott film, “Gladiator,” attracted a great deal of attention back in the year 2000 when it was released. The ads for the film had a dramatic voiceover about “a gladiator who defied an emperor.” Of course, the film was fictional. It may have made for an entertaining movie, but there was no great hero named Maximus who defeated a corrupt emperor in the arena.