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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island State Council of the Knights of Columbus has donated a new ultrasound machine to Rhode Island Right to Life to assist the organization in its mission to protect life. (PHOTO: RICK SNIZEK)

By KATHLEEN TROOST-CRAMER, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a series on the Catholic viewpoints of reproductive technology. - PROVIDENCE — In-vitro fertilization (IVF) has recently made big news as a result of President Donald J. Trump’s Feb. 18 executive order directing greater access and affordability for the procedure. Reflecting the clear and consistent teaching of the Church that IVF is a grave moral evil, Bishops Robert E. Barron and Daniel E. Thomas recently issued a statement urging the administration to instead support greater access to restorative reproductive medicine.

The upcoming April retreats are offered in English and en español. All services provided by a team of trained individuals, a Catholic therapist, and trained clergy. All inquiries strictly confidential.

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — It was a cold, cloudy day in the nation’s capital during this year’s March for Life. But despite the dreary conditions, tens of thousands of pro-life demonstrators packed the streets of Washington, D.C. to show their support for the fight against abortion. (Photo: Diocese of Providence, Day of Remembrance)

By Kathleen Troost-Cramer, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - This article is first in a four part series on the Catholic viewpoints of reproductive technology - PROVIDENCE —America needs more babies. This became the official position of the United States government on February 18, when President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order expanding access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures through “policy recommendations to protect IVF access and aggressively reduce out-of-pocket and health plan costs for such treatments,” according to a fact sheet published by the White House on the same day.

The 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, with a Kickoff Vigil at the Rhode Island State House this afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m. The 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign runs from Ash Wednesday through Sunday, April 13, with vigil hours every day at the public right-of-way outside the Planned Parenthood Providence abortion facility, 175 Broad St. The local campaign is coordinated by Rhode Island Right to Life and the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry. Click to sign up or learn more!

The Lenten Campaign will begin on Ash Wednesday, March 5.

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — The House Judiciary Committee met on Tuesday, Feb. 11, to discuss HB 5219, a bill seeking to legalize assisted suicide in Rhode Island.

By Kathleen Troost-Cramer, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - CRANSTON ­— What does it mean to be pro-life? That was the central question of Father Edward Wilson’s homily at the annual Mass for Life at Immaculate Conception Church in Cranston on Sunday, January 26. (PHOTO: KATHLEEN TROOST-CRAMER)

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.

Beginning at 5 p.m. EST today, January 23.... (Photo: St. Philip Church)

As individuals, we are called to observe this day through the penitential practices of prayer, fasting and/or giving alms. (Photo: Diocese of Providence file)

Join us, activities include the Visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Jan. 10-Feb. 2) and Holy Mass for Life with Msgr. Kenney (Jan. 26), all from the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry...

Together we'll pray a novena to protect human life! Register here...

Beginning Jan. 10, is the Visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe to our diocese! Later in January Msgr. Kenney will celebrate a Mass for Life, Sun., Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, Cranston.

Through the generosity of many, St. Gabriel’s Call offers a helping hand to moms this Christmas season, throughout the year...(Photos: Laura Kilgus)

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — It’s easy to consider oneself pro-life when advocating for the unborn. There is a sentimental impact in seeing bright-eyed, chubby-cheeked babies on posters calling for an end to abortion. Praying outside of Planned Parenthood clinics presents a visual witness to desperate women afraid to choose life.

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Diocese of Providence hosted its Human Life Guild Day. Occurring annually during Respect Life Month, Human Life Guild Day is one of the diocesan events dedicated to educating and supporting the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

Be a light in a darkened world…Help put an end to abortion through prayer…Bring your entire family. Life Chain is a peaceful and prayerful way to show a public witness to life. Please consider hosting a Life Chain event at your parish or call Lisa Cooley at 401-278-4518 or email [email protected] to find a location near you...

The Diocese of Providence is hosting a Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress from Sat., October 57 through Fri., October 11. The Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress is a week-long period of intense, around-the-clock prayer consisting of Perpetual Adoration and Hourly Rosary, offered in a spirit of reparation. The Eucharistic Rosary Congress will travel to a different parish for each 24-hour period. Locally, seven parishes in the diocese will host one day of Eucharistic Adoration each, click for schedule.