Armed Forces Day is a special holiday for people all over the world to come together and thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. (Photo: USCCB)
By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor - PROVIDENCE — Spring was in the air for the celebration of Older American’s Month this past Thursday at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Providence. In a service initiative led by The Prout School freshmen, the youth prepared a lively spring picnic with music, games, raffles and fun for local seniors. (Photo: Laura Kilgus)
The world always needs Mary. It needs her example; it needs her holiness; and it needs her powerful prayers. But a good case can be made that, in the midst of the disorder, division and confusion that we currently see all around us, our broken world needs Mary now more than ever. (Photo: Laura Kilgus)
By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — The Church is not dead. Not by a long shot. Secular media outlets might make such a claim by pointing toward declining numbers of Catholics in the pews every Sunday, but the Church has gone through trials in the past and the devout have risen to leave their mark on the Church and the world.
Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul photo a finalist in national Sacred Spaces contest! - - A photo of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul taken from a seldom seen angle by Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent Jennifer Barton has been selected as a finalist for a “People’s Choice Award” in the Partners for Sacred Spaces 35th Anniversary national photo contest. Voting is open online through May 15, and winners will be announced on May 20. Voting takes less than 30 seconds and votes may be cast by clicking here! - - The cathedral photo, titled “The Path to Path,” is featured in the Open Space category.
‘Our history has seen too many examples of human greed and selfishness destroying ecosystems and polluting the environment in pursuit of wealth and worldly power. Such exploitation inevitably harms people as well, and too often those who suffer are already those who are most vulnerable.’ Read now...
Our Lady of Fatima is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1917, Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. They were Lucia Santos, Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto. Our Lady appeared to the children seven times.... (Photo: RI Catholic)
This week be sure to thank the staff of the retirement and assisted living facilities of the Diocese of Providence - St. Antoine Community, North Smithfield, and St. Clare, Newport! (Photos: St. Antoine and St. Clare)
Most Gracious Heavenly Father, We thank You for our mothers to whom You have entrusted the care of every precious human life... (Image: Women for Faith & Family)
We're praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit, from today, the Friday after Ascension Thursday to Saturday, the Vigil of Pentecost. This novena commemorates the nine days between the Ascension of Our Lord and the descent of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost Sunday. During this time Our Lady and the twelve Apostles prayed in the upper room for the coming of the Paraclete. (Image: Diocese of Providence file)
Join us Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rejoice in Hope Center, 804 Dyer Ave., Cranston. This session is for those already registered for the July 2024 trip AND for those who are interested! Join us for the morning and learn all about this once in a life time Pilgrimage! We will be reviewing logistics for the trip, going through the day-to-day itinerary, discussing any questions/concerns you may have, and getting to know one another prior to our departure in July! There is NO obligation, this is an info session only!
