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PROVIDENCE — Father Robert Paul Perron, the director of the diocesan Society for the Propagation of the Faith and pastor of St. Michael Parish, who was known for his compassionate service to the less fortunate over the course of his ministry, died on Saturday, Aug. 1, in South Providence. He was 67.

Denver Newsroom, Aug 6, 2020 / 03:04 am MT (Catholic News Agency) - The Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, is welcoming eight new seminarians this year - the highest number of incoming seminarians in nearly four decades.

The Transfiguration of Christ is the culminating point of His public life, as His Baptism is its starting point, and His Ascension its end...

PROVIDENCE — The dedicated days for those working at local nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic are full of anxiousness, caution and concern. As staff navigate the unknown, they do so while working diligently to make sure those they serve each day truly feel safe and loved.

Calling Hours will be on Thursday, August 6, from 4 - 7pm at the O’Neill Funeral Home, 3102 Mendon Road, Cumberland. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, August 7, at 9:30am at Holy Spirit Parish, 1030 Dexter Street, Central Falls. Private Burial will follow.

Rosary Relay for Vocations, Diocese of Providence, Aug. 7 through Aug. 15

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- An author with a long and close relationship to retired Pope Benedict XVI told a German newspaper that the 93-year-old retired pope is "extremely frail."

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The fall semester at Catholic colleges and universities around the country will look and feel very different.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called on young people to reach out to their grandparents or the elderly who may be lonely or on their own.

PHOENIX (CNS) -- There is no denying the fact "this is a pandemic of historic proportion," Dr. Anthony Fauci told students at Jesuit-run Georgetown University in a recent online webinar focused on young people's risks and responsibilities in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide each year to support the most disadvantaged including victims of war, oppression, natural disaster and disease. This annual Collection gives the Holy Father the means to provide emergency assistance to those in need.

During the pandemic, the Diocese of Providence eNewsbulletin is sent weekly to subscribers, sharing the latest information from Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, top news from Rhode Island Catholic newspaper, the most up to date schedule of virtual and pre-recorded Masses, and highlights of the good your Catholic Charity donations continue to do for neediest Rhode Islanders during these difficult days.

Rev. Jeremy J. Rodrigues, S.T.L., Administrative Secretary to the Bishop & Director of the Office for Divine Worship, Diocese of Providence, RI, explains how to Make a Spiritual Communion. Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

For your information: televised Masses and Masses live-streamed on the web/internet. **RESUMING PUBLIC WORSHIP: Please consult parish websites, bulletins, and social media often for the most up-to-date Mass times as we slowly move to resume public worship. Be reminded that some parishes may continue with live-streaming liturgies, Mass times may change, and each parish will have guidelines in place for parishioners.**

MIAMI (CNS) -- Calling the COVID-19 pandemic the challenge of a lifetime, the nation's top public health official traveled to Florida seeking help in slowing the deadly outbreak.

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 …

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- As Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of the Catholic social justice lobby Network, began reflecting on her fondest memories of the late Congressman John Lewis, she could recall one instance in which his body language showed something different than the soft-spoken, yet passionate man she knew.

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