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Rhode Island Catholic is paying tribute to the 2020 Graduates in the August 20 edition of the newspaper. Parents, loved ones, alumni, school faculty and members of the community are all welcome to …

WESTERLY — Even a pandemic couldn’t stop two Westerly parishes from holding their 15th annual Eucharistic procession from one parish to another on the Feast of Corpus Christi on June …

PROVIDENCE — “Full, in-person enrollment is the plan for the fall,” said Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Providence Daniel Ferris. “I talk to principals daily who look forward to reopening and welcoming back their students. But they want to do so safely. If we keep our students safe, along with their teachers, and I am confident we will, coming back, if possible, is the best course of action.”

Bishop blesses parish hall, presents Gov. Carcieri with the parish Medal of Virtue Award

PROVIDENCE — In response to the economic fallout wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Diocese of Providence has made the difficult decision to permanently eliminate 10 positions in its Central Administration and has reduced the hours of other staff in the face of the decline in both weekly parish donations and contributions to the annual Catholic Charity Appeal.

CHICAGO — Father Augustus Tolton, the first identified Black priest ordained for the United States, would likely be disappointed by what he sees going on in the United States today, said Father…

WASHINGTON — Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is slated for July 19-25 this year and has as its theme: "Live the truth and beauty of God's plan for married love!" The weeklong …(Image: USCCB)

PROVIDENCE — After a vandal defaced the central cross and seven gravestones with swastikas and lit fire to gravesite flags at the Dominican Cemetery at Providence College on June 22, Bishop …

Diocesan outreach ministries share resources to help those in need during coronavirus crisis

Please click to read a letter regarding the annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration from Bishop Thomas J. Tobin

PROVIDENCE — For 15 years, Providence College President Father Brian Shanley has been involved in nearly every facet of campus life — something which has occasionally come as a surprise…

ST. GABRIEL'S CALL: A CATHOLIC CHARITY SUPPORTED MINISTRY

PROVIDENCE — Thanks to the generosity of more than 14,000 donors, the Catholic Charity Appeal has surpassed $4 Million — steadily climbing toward its goal this year of $7.3 …

WASHINGTON – Following the publication of a national news story on Catholic churches receiving loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued the following statement in response...