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By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor - MANVILLE — Sister Linsa Neendukunnel, a sister of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, who for the past 7 years has been living and ministering at St. James Parish, grew up in a family environment so deeply rooted in the Catholic faith that her path to religious life seemed almost preordained. Her story is a testament to the power of a prayer in childhood, where daily Mass, time before the Blessed Sacrament, and evening family Rosary were the unwavering rhythms of daily life in her hometown of Kerala, India. (PHOTO COURTESY OF SISTER LINSA NEENDUKUNNEL)

The Chancery Office Building will be closed November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. 

By Erik Scalavino, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - NORTH PROVIDENCE — In the land of the so-called “Midnight Sun,” where it shines continuously throughout most of summertime, powerful darkness can still overwhelm. Darkness of the spirit and of the mind, which can rob its unsuspecting or ill-equipped victims of hope, of happiness, of sanity ... if we allow it. (PHOTO COURTESY OF FATHER T.J. VARGHESE)

By Father Denis Nakkeeran - At the end of His time on earth, Jesus leaves His disciples with the following words: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Mt 28:19-20).

By Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. - How do I know if God is calling me? One simple answer is prayer. Prayer opens the heart to God. Open your heart to God in prayer and you will not only find that God loves you, but that God is interested in you and wants to be involved in your life. Experiencing God’s love, we can respond in love. (PHOTO: RICK SNIZEK)

PROVIDENCE — Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition®, the renowned touring exhibition that has welcomed over 3 million visitors worldwide, is making its Rhode Island debut. Now open at Warwick Mall, the exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity to view Michelangelo’s iconic frescoes up close, at life-size scale—right in the heart of Rhode Island.(PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE— The Diocese of Providence hosted a wedding anniversary celebration at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul Sunday, Oct. 26. The day’s events for couples commemorating milestone anniversaries began with Mass celebrated by Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., which included a renewal of marriage vows. (PHOTO: ANDRZEJ SKONIECZNY)

The Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed on Thursday, November 6 to allow for our Chancery Employees to participate in a day of renewal. We will reopen on Friday, November 7. Thank you for your understanding.

By Rick Snizek, Executive Editor - PROVIDENCE — “No matter what we are facing, no matter how desperate our circumstances, no matter how much pain we must endure, God’s mercy overcomes and endures forever,” Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., told Rhode Island Catholic at the conclusion of his MERCY21 Challenge.

PROVIDENCE — Diocese of Providence Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., and Providence College President Father Ken Sicard, O.P., were recently joined by Catholic school teachers and students to celebrate the renewal of PC’s FriarServe program. (PHOTO: PROVIDENCE COLLEGE)

The Triennial National Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, will be held in the Diocese of Providence Sun., Nov. 2, 2025.

All Souls Day is a solemn celebration commemorating all of those who have died and are now in Purgatory... (Image: USCCB)

By DANIEL J. HOLMES, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - It is common, both in America and globally, to use the phrases “Catholic” and “Roman Catholic” interchangeably. The truth, however, is that our one Church includes no fewer than 24 holy, Catholic Churches sui iuris, grouped into six distinct liturgical families known as rites. The Latin Catholic Church in the Diocese of Providence is proud to share Rhode Island with members of three Eastern Catholic traditions, which provide our small state with a wealth of liturgical and spiritual diversity. (PHOTO: DANIEL J. HOLMES)

The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven, it is a Holyday of Obligation. (Image: Women for Faith & Family)

We hope you all have a fun, safe night! (Image: USCCB)

The Diocese of Providence, through the Office of Catholic Charities & Social Ministry, supports families and individuals in need across Rhode Island with food assistance programs. A variety of food pantries are available throughout the diocese to help you or your loved ones. Each pantry has its own schedule, click to view the full list. We also encourage everyone to support your local food pantry whenever possible, together, we can help ensure no one goes hungry.

Many take it for granted that the “Order of Christian Funerals,” which includes the Reception of the Body, the Vigil Service (Wake), and Holy Mass, will culminate at the Catholic cemetery with the Rite of Committal, prayers at the graveside and interment. More and more today this isn’t the case.

This November, our Diocesan Cemeteries will offer a discount for the interment of cremated remains of any Catholic who has yet to be interred or placed in a columbarium. If you haven’t yet given your loved one a proper burial, please consider this invitation. Please call the diocesan Office of Catholic Cemeteries for further details: 401-944-8383.

Join us Monday, November 3 at various locations in the Diocese of Providence for All Souls Day Masses in our Catholic Cemetery Chapels. Please click for schedule for times/locations.

The triduum of All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day is a big deal in our home, as it is in the Church. We love to celebrate Hallowmass with special treats, books, pumpkins, movies and helping our children to dress up as their favorite Saints. (PHOTO: CHRISTINA FRYE)