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Members of the Italian military and of the Pontifical Swiss Guard are seen in this screen grab gathering for Mass at the grotto of the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France May 25, 2024.

Be proud of your uniform, committed to peace, pope tells military

VATICAN CITY — Entrusting to God’s mercy all of their comrades-in-arms who have died serving their countries and defending peace, Pope Francis urged Catholic members of the military to … more

By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service | 5/30/24

Bishop Richard G. Henning gathers with those priests in attendance from the overall group celebrating milestone anniversaries this year during Priest Study Day on May 20 at the Crowne Plaza, Warwick. The entire slate of jubilarians honored is as follows: 25 Years: Rev. João Bapista Barros, CSSp; Rev. John C. Codega; Rev. Jared J. Costanza; Rev. Antony Jeya Siluvai Rayan; Rev. Mark A. Sauriol; Rev. Michael J. Woolley. 40 Years: Rev. Peter J. Gower. 50 Years: Rev. John E. Abreu; Rev. Ernest H. Berthelette; Rev. Maurice L. Brindamour; Rev. Edward S. Cardente; Rev. John T. McNulty; Rev. Robert A. Rochon; Rev. Richard A. Valentine. 55 Years: Rev. Boguslaw T. Gibowski; Rev. Bernard O’Reilly; Rev. David Ricard; Rev. Msgr. Richard D. Sheahan. 60 Years: Rev. Jose Q. dosReis; Rev. John D. Dreher; Rev. John L. Lavin. 65 Years: Rev. Raymond F. Collins; Rev. D. Bryan Finerty; Rev. Eugene R. Lessard; Rev. Francis W. O’Hara. 70 Years: Most Rev. Louis E. Gelineau D.D., J.C.L., S.T.L.

Honoring jubilarian priests, religious for their service to God and the Catholic Church

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5/30/24

Celebrating the Feast of Saint Rita

Students from Mercymount Country Day School in Cumberland visited their neighbors at Mount St. Rita Health Centre to celebrate the Feast of St. Rita. Students joined the residents for Mass, shared … more

5/30/24

Pictured from left to right, student moderator Mary Gifford; Alexis Tirado ’02; Jillian Rose, Ed.D., MPH, LCSW ’04; and Keri Murschell ’94.

Friar women inspire at 'Her Journey' symposium at Providence College

Her Journey, a symposium co-sponsored by the Providentia Society and the Office of Alumni Relations of Providence College was held on Friday, April 26, welcoming four inspiring Friar women who have … more

5/30/24

Bishop Richard G. Henning ordained Brother Benedict Maria, O.S.B. to the Sacred Order of Deacons on May 3 at Portmouth Abbey.

Brother Benedict Maria, O.S.B., ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons

PORTSMOUTH — Brother Benedict Maria, O.S.B., who has been preparing for the priesthood at the St. Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary in Florida, returned to Portsmouth to begin his ordained … more

By Brother Sixtus Roslevich, O.S.B., Special to Rhode Island Catholic | 5/30/24

‘Progress’ and a Genuinely Human Future: Local scholars, clergy and the professors and students of Providence College gather at the college’s annual Veritas Conference, held on campus April 19 to 20.

P.C.’s Veritas Conference dives into theological questions surrounding the desire to define, limit the nature of progress

PROVIDENCE — Providence College hosted the third annual Veritas Conference, a two-day interdisciplinary academic conference, April 19-20. The conference, titled “Let Us Make For Ourselves … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 5/30/24

Special Event Listings for 05.30.24

Registration now open for the Diocese of Providence 2024-2025 Certificate in Catholic Theology PROVIDENCE — Be anchored in the Truth! Get the essential Catholic theological framework that … more

5/30/24

Assignments for 05.30.24

PASTORS Reverend Mark G. Gadoury, from Parochial Vicar, St. Luke Parish, Barrington, to Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Woonsocket, and Catholic Chaplain, St. Raphael Academy, Pawtucket, effective July 1, … more

5/30/24

This view of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, taken along Jackson Walkway, won a People’s Choice Award from the Partners for Sacred Spaces organization, which held a national photo contest with the theme “Sacred Spaces at the Heart of Communities.”

Photo of Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul wins award in national contest

PHILADELPHIA — In honor of its 35th anniversary, Partners for Sacred Places — the only national, nonsectarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to the sound stewardship and active … more

5/30/24

R.I. Catholic wins Rhode Island Press Association award

NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Rhode Island Press Association on May 10 presented awards across more than 45 categories to journalists throughout the state for writing, design and photography in its … more

5/30/24

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, addressing the graduation class of 2023 at Georgia Institute of Technology's commencement ceremonies, May 6.

Harrison Butker’s ‘Controversial’ Commencement Address

Harrison Butker is the incredibly talented field goal kicker for the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. His 27-yard effort against the Philadelphia Eagles, which gave the Chiefs the … more

5/30/24

St. John Paul II smiles during a 1980 visit to Paris in this file photo.

Invoking John Paul the Great

ROME. Age certainly accelerates one’s sense of the passage of time. Well do I remember high school classes that felt as long as Würm Glaciation, the minute hand circumambulating the … more

5/30/24

Our forebears in the faith often gave their lives for the Gospel

Just about every nationality in Europe can proudly boast of a missionary or monk who first brought the Catholic faith to their border or their shores. Clearly, Italy has the most impressive bragging … more

5/30/24

God is Love

Each year in June, the Church observes the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The devotion was originally proposed by Father John Eudes in the 1600s and spread far and wide through the … more

5/30/24

A soldier of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., places flags on headstones ahead of Memorial Day.

Reflecting on Remembrance: We must carry with us the responsibility to keep memories alive

This past weekend, New England was blessed with a bout of beautiful weather just in time for the holiday. Rhode Island and the rest of the United States observed Memorial Day on May 27. All … more

By Tyler-Lynn Tavares | 5/28/24

Members of the Father Boehr Council Charitable Foundation Board of Directors gather for a group photo with the pastors receiving awards: Fathers Stephen Siligpini, left, Jay Finelli and Phillip Dufour.

Knights Father Boehr Council donates $1 million to local parishes, charities

TIVERTON — Founded 130 years ago by the Venerable Father Michael McGivney at St. Mary’s Parish in New Haven, Connecticut, the Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic … more

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor | 5/23/24

Auxiliary Bishop Andrzej J. Zglejszewski of Rockville Centre, N.Y., looks over paperwork during a Nov. 15, 2023, session of the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore.

Anti-poverty arm’s future, Indigenous and Youth Ministry plans top U.S. Bishops’ spring agenda

By Gina Christian (OSV News) — Liturgical texts, Indigenous Catholics, youth and young adults — along with funding for a decades-long anti-poverty effort — are under discussion … more

5/23/24

Transcendent and Immanent

Transcendent and immanent — these are not words of everyday speech. They are theological words that express a tension found in language about God. Transcendence expresses the sense that God is … more

5/23/24

Special Event Listings for 05.23.24

Are You Called to be a Deacon? RHODE ISLAND — Deacons are men who love God and love the Church; they feel called to serve in a more committed way. The role of the deacon is to be a helper of … more

5/23/24

Author and Harvard professor Arthur Brooks speaks to graduates on the nature of happiness and the Catholic faith.

Arthur Brooks to P.C. grads: Derive true happiness from the moral example of Christ

PROVIDENCE — Providence College’s traditional emphasis on the intersection of faith and academic rigor was on display on Sunday, May 19 during the annual commencement ceremonies. The … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 5/23/24