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The following clergy appointments have been made within the Diocese of Providence.

Isabella Fechter first P.C. student to graduate with a degree in Catholic Studies (Photo: Cole DeSantis)

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - 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 fraternal service organization. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic correspondent - PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul hosted the annual Men of St. Joseph Internationals' 14th annual Men’s Conference on Saturday, May 4. The event was organized by the Diocesan chapter of the Men of St. Joseph International (MOSJI).(Photo: Cole DeSantis)

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Senate voted 29 to 7 on Thursday, May 2, in favor of Bill SB2262, also known as the Healthcare Provider Shield Act. Proposed before the Senate by Sen. Dawn Euer of District 13 (Newport, Jamestown), the bill sought to solidify Rhode Island’s status as a sanctuary state for those seeking medical treatment associated with abortion or transgender-related care.

Transcendent and immanent — these are not words of everyday speech. They are theological words that express a tension found in language about God....

Bishop Henning delivers invocation at annual memorial to local firefighters who’ve died in the line of duty (Photo: Cole DeSantis)

I would like to express belated best wishes to all of the good mothers and grandmothers of our parishes and schools. I hope that Mother’s Day was a joyful celebration of gratitude to mothers for their love and devotion. Mother’s Day is also a traditional time to turn to yards and gardens as the land shakes off the vestiges of winter....

By Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor - PROVIDENCE — Spring was in the air for the celebration of Older American’s Month this past Thursday at St. Martin de Porres Senior Center in Providence. In a service initiative led by The Prout School freshmen, the youth prepared a lively spring picnic with music, games, raffles and fun for local seniors. (Photo: Laura Kilgus)

The following clergy appointments have been made within the Diocese of Providence.

The world always needs Mary. It needs her example; it needs her holiness; and it needs her powerful prayers. But a good case can be made that, in the midst of the disorder, division and confusion that we currently see all around us, our broken world needs Mary now more than ever. (Photo: Laura Kilgus)

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — The Church is not dead. Not by a long shot. Secular media outlets might make such a claim by pointing toward declining numbers of Catholics in the pews every Sunday, but the Church has gone through trials in the past and the devout have risen to leave their mark on the Church and the world.

Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul photo a finalist in national Sacred Spaces contest! - - A photo of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul taken from a seldom seen angle by Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent Jennifer Barton has been selected as a finalist for a “People’s Choice Award” in the Partners for Sacred Spaces 35th Anniversary national photo contest. Voting is open online through May 15, and winners will be announced on May 20. Voting takes less than 30 seconds and votes may be cast by clicking here! - - The cathedral photo, titled “The Path to Path,” is featured in the Open Space category.

‘Our history has seen too many examples of human greed and selfishness destroying ecosystems and polluting the environment in pursuit of wealth and worldly power. Such exploitation inevitably harms people as well, and too often those who suffer are already those who are most vulnerable.’ Read now...

Apostolic Nuncio: ‘Closeness to the poor’ is one of the reasons Pope appoints Bishop Ruggieri as shepherd (Photo: Laura Kilgus)

Join us Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rejoice in Hope Center, 804 Dyer Ave., Cranston. This session is for those already registered for the July 2024 trip AND for those who are interested! Join us for the morning and learn all about this once in a life time Pilgrimage! We will be reviewing logistics for the trip, going through the day-to-day itinerary, discussing any questions/concerns you may have, and getting to know one another prior to our departure in July! There is NO obligation, this is an info session only!

Bishop James T. Ruggieri will be ordained and installed as the 13th Bishop of Portland, Maine on Tuesday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland. The Mass will be celebrated by Seán Patrick Cardinal O'Malley in the presence of Christophe Cardinal Pierre, apostolic nuncio (ambassador of the Holy See) to the United States. Here's a list of where to watch the live stream of the Mass of Ordination and Installation for Bishop James T. Ruggieri...

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — Bishop Richard G. Henning celebrated Mass and the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Dominic’s Chapel on the Providence College campus on Sunday, April 21. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

The Diocese of Providence packages for the National Eucharistic Congress have been reduced by $300! Why? Well, the Diocese of Providence will be supporting each pilgrim from our diocese by paying for their 5-day Congress passes That means each travel package has been reduced by $300! These packages are only available for a limited time and must be purchased by Friday May 31 at the very latest, first come, first served. Make a payment now to secure your spot! Learn more!