A theologian and martyr who died of ill treatment in the quarries of Sardinia, Hippolytus was an important Christian in third-century Rome...

By Father Bernard A. Healey - The 2024 Olympics in Paris began with a loud bang. Unfortunately, it was a bang against Christianity! In the opulent and overblown opening ceremony, the centerpiece of the many performances was a mockery of our Lord’s Last Supper. It is a sad commentary on our culture that the supposed most creative minds in all of France who produced the spectacle would think mocking Christ’s Last Supper is an acceptable form of entertainment.

In observance of Victory Day, the Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed Monday.

St. Clare of Assisi was a virgin of the 13th century & was a friend & contemporary of St. Francis of Assisi, who founded the Clarissan Sisters - the “Poor Clares."...(Image: vaticannews.va)

By now, you have seen the news that the Holy Father has appointed me the next Archbishop of Boston. Of course, I am grateful to the Holy Father for his confidence in me and for entrusting this ministry to me. I hope that you will all understand that the news of the appointment has left me with very mixed emotions and even a sense of grief to leave this beautiful Diocese of Providence.

Let us pray today in a special way for the deacons of the Diocese of Providence! St. Lawrence, the protector of the Church's treasures, pray for us! (Photo: Diocese of Providence file)

Celebrate your milestone wedding anniversary! The 2024 Wedding Anniversary Celebration includes Holy Mass, renewal of marriage vows, a personalized certificate and a reception for you and your guests with Most Rev. Bishop Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., main celebrant and homilist in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, Sun., Sept. 22 beginning at 1 p.m. Advance registration required by Fri., Aug. 16, click for more.

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, RI Catholic - BRAINTREE — It was a different feeling in the room this time as Archbishop-elect Richard G. Henning was elevated to a new position within the hierarchy of the Catholic Church for the second time in less than two years. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - Seminarians gathered with their families, local clergy and members of the diocesan chapter of The Serra Club to honor the role of their families and parents in their priestly formation. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

The Transfiguration of Christ is the culminating point of His public life, as His Baptism is its starting point, and His Ascension its end... (Photo: Diocese of Providence)

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., currently the Bishop of Providence, as Archbishop of Boston. The appointment was publicized today in Washington, D.C. by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States.

“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” This is true for parents and especially parents of younger children who typically require more hands-on attention and love...

St. John Vianney pray for us! (Image: USCCB)

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island General Assembly recently completed another legislative session, with many bills proposed or passed this year of particular moral significance for Catholics in the state of Rhode Island.

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Hello August! A new and exciting academic year is quickly approaching! We're looking forward to welcoming new and returning students to our 36 Diocese of Providence Catholic schools later this month! Don't worry, it's still summer break for a few more weeks so be sure to enjoy it! (Image: George Martell)