A generous grant from the American Battle Field trust enabled Saint Philip School teacher Melissa Roberts to extend the curriculum far outside the classroom walls taking students to Boston to study the American Revolution. (PHOTO COURTESY OF SAINT PHILIP SCHOOL)
By Silvio Cuellar, OSV - In today’s world, we are surrounded by constant noise and distractions. (Note: Silvio Cuellar is a writer, liturgical music composer and journalist. He was coordinator of the Hispanic Ministry office and editor of the newspaper El Católico de Rhode Island in the Diocese of Providence.)
On August 28, 2023, over 50 attendees gathered at Agawam Hunt Club in Rumford, RI for Saint John’s Seminary’s 21st Annual Summer Classic Golf Tournament. It was a most enjoyable and successful day filled with family, friends, and fun! (PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)
PAWTUCKET — The Little Sisters of the Poor recently welcomed guests to the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket for a Summer Soirée featuring food and drink from area restaurants and businesses. (PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)
By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - WARWICK — Bishop Hendricken High School will commemorate a major milestone in its history, as the 2023-2024 school year marks the 15th anniversary of the start of the Brother Thomas Leto Options Program, the special education program at Bishop Hendricken. (PHOTO: BISHOP HENDRICKEN HIGH SCHOOL)
By Nancy Cifune, Special to Rhode Island Catholic - PAWTUCKET — Hannah Guevremont is a typical senior at Saint Raphael Academy... (PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)
By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, the newest Catholic school to open in the Diocese of Providence, held its first day of classes on Tuesday, Sept. 5. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)
Paintings, including these self-portraits above, by the late Father Raymond Tetrault, were recently displayed for the first time in a gallery exhibit. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)
Songs often get stuck in my head, which is another reason why I choose to greatly limit my listening to secular music and instead stick to Gregorian chants. However, one song has been in my head and just recently I realized that it was a “God wink.” The song is “If You Could Only See” by Tonic.
By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - Teaching can be a challenging but rewarding career field, particularly in a Catholic school where one can live out their faith. (Graphic: Laura Kilgus)
At this time of year, it is common to celebrate Masses of the Holy Spirit. The best known of these are the “Red Masses” celebrated near the opening of the Supreme Court session. Called “red” due to the red vestments worn by the clergy at such Masses, they take place across the United States offering those who work in the law an opportunity to seek divine wisdom and blessing.
By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - NASONVILLE — Former Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans celebrated Mass for a large group of the faithful in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Shrine of the Little Flower — the oldest shrine dedicated to St. Therese in the United States and the second oldest globally — on August 20. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)
Enjoy homemade "Dynamite" sandwiches and more! Join us this Saturday, Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30pm for “Teens are Dynamite “ in St. Agatha Parish Hall, Woonsocket, to benefit the Fr. Marot CYO Center and the Rejoice In Hope Youth Center. (Photo: RI Catholic)
Members of the Knights of Columbus council at St. Luke’s Church in Barrington display fruits of the parish’s generosity, freshly “harvested” for families in need....(Photo courtesy of Dave Pearson)
Maybe it’s the summer weather, maybe it’s the habit learned over our years of schooling, but summer always seems to promise time for rest, recreation and some much-needed lazy days. I hope that you have found such moments and maybe even days and weeks to relax with friends and loved ones...
By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - CRANSTON — St. Paul’s Parish school in Cranston is organizing a gala for the 100th anniversary of its founding of the school to be held on Friday, Sept. 15, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Rhodes at the Pawtuxet in Cranston. Tickets are currently being sold, and will continue to be sold until Monday, August 28. (PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)
"The Letter: A Message for Our Earth" tells the story of a journey to Rome of frontline leaders to discuss the encyclical letter Laudato Si’ with Pope Francis. The exclusive dialogue with the Pope, included in the film, offers a revealing insight into the personal history of Pope Francis and stories never seen since he became the Bishop of Rome... (Graphic from TheLetterFilm.org)
Come join us 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 September 16th to Father Ryan Simas at 401-331-1316 or fathersimas@gmail.com.
During this extreme heat, the Diocese of Providence's Emmanuel House will remain open today through 4 p.m. as a cooling center. Anyone can walk in to the center at 239 Public Street in Providence to escape the heat or receive bottled water.
