If you, your parish, or your prayer group wish to be assigned an individual person (or more) to pray for, please contact the Catholic Chaplain’s office via email at [email protected]. (Photo: George Martell)
Occurring annually, the observances of National Marriage Week (Feb. 7-14) and World Marriage Day (Sunday, Feb. 9) are opportunities to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and the family... (Image: USCCB)
Black History Month is an annual celebration during February, of achievements by African Americans and is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. It is an excellent time to learn about Black Catholic history.
Sunday, February 9 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. Featuring RPM Voices of Rhode Island, Opening Performance by Holy Name of Jesus Gospel Choir, Guest Readers Lenny Cabral, Joseph Costa, Peter Rocha, & Kiane Angeles. All are welcome!
Due to required repairs to water main service lines, the Chancery Office Building at One Cathedral Square will close beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025 through the remainder of the day.
By JAY CONWAY, Special to Rhode Island Catholic - NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Bernard Church wrapped up its yearlong celebration of its 150th anniversary on December 15 with a closing Mass celebrated by Bishop Emeritus Thomas J. Tobin, who consecrated the current church in the Wickford section of town, some 15 years ago. (Photo: Jay Conway)
By Chris Jenkins, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PAWTUCKET — Signs of gratitude adorned the gymnasium walls of St. Raphael Academy on Sunday, Jan. 26 as players and coaches of St. Margaret, St. Teresa and St. Luke joined a state-wide “Thank-A-Ref Weekend” to pay tribute to officials whose hard work and dedication make a difference in the lives of student athletes in the Diocese of Providence.
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"!
EAST GREENWICH — As part of their science curriculum, all eighth grade students at Our Lady of Mercy school participate in the annual OLM School Science Fair. Last week, the students presented their impressive projects to faculty and staff and winners were selected, with the top six advancing to the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair being held March 15-16 at CCRI in Warwick. (PHOTO COURTESY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL)
RUMFORD — St. Margaret School recently held its annual Christmas baby shower for Mary, a community event designed to celebrate the upcoming birth of Jesus Christ and support women in need. The school community collected baby essentials, including clothing, diapers, and baby gear, to benefit St. Gabriel’s Call, a ministry of the Office of Life and Family Ministry, which is part of the Diocese of Providence’s Catholic Charities and Social Ministry.
Meet Thomas, 20 years old and in his second year of formation at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, with a tentative ordination date of June 2030. His journey toward this calling is marked not by dramatic events but by subtle, subconscious inspirations that slowly shaped his heart and mind....
By Hortencia Medina, El Catolico de Rhode Island Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — In an atmosphere of fervent devotion to Our Lady of Altagracia, patroness of the Dominican people, Most Rev. James Ruggieri, Bishop of Portland, Maine, visited his native Rhode Island on Jan. 21 to celebrate a Mass at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, where parishioners from different parishes gave testimony of their great love for the mother of our Lord. (Photo: Hortencia Medina)
RIVERSIDE — More than 500 guests were in attendance to celebrate St. Mary Academy – Bay View’s 150th anniversary recently at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Representatives from 58 classes, spanning eight decades, were among those who attended the Bay View 150th Anniversary Gala, which raised more than a record $1 million for scholarships at the all-girls Catholic school in East Providence. (PHOTO: CATHERINE LAINE)
WARWICK — The Arts at Bishop Hendricken is proud to announce several nominations for its production of Elf The Musical as part of the 3rd Annual Ocean State Star Awards presented by the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), including full company nominations for Outstanding Ensemble, Outstanding Technical Achievement, and Outstanding Orchestra. (PHOTO: BISHOP HENDRICKEN HIGH SCHOOL)
WARWICK — The St. Peter School community celebrated National Adoption Day with many special activities. National Adoption Day raises awareness of the more than 108,000 children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. (PHOTO: ANNE ROBINSON)
Catholic Schools Week 2025 begins today and runs through Feb. 1! DID YOU KNOW...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!
Bishop Mark J. Seitz (chairman, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration), Sr. Mary Haddad, RSM (president and CEO, Catholic Health Association of the United States), and Kerry Alys Robinson (president and CEO, Catholic Charities USA) have issued a statement in response to action taken by the Trump Administration rescinding guidance related to "protected areas" in immigration enforcement.