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Also known as National Maritime Day, this day is an opportunity to recognize the hardworking men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine, seafarers, fishers, port personnel, and all who work or travel on the high seas for the vital services they provide in support of our nation's economic well-being and national security. (Image: USCCB)

Novena honoring the Feast of the Visitation - click below to sign up!

Holy Masses will be celebrated simultaneously in cemetery chapels across the Diocese of Providence on the morning of Memorial Day at 10 a.m., for the repose of the souls of those who have given their lives in the service of their nation. Join us in prayer at any one of the locations. Click for details. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

You are invited to the Public Reception for Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Omni Providence Hotel on the first floor in the Narragansett Ballroom. Click for all the details!

The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary! Every Monday in May, we’ll be bringing you some short, digestible info on the Church’s teaching on Mary. (Image: Diocese of Providence)

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - VATICAN CITY —Three days after stepping out as the newly elected successor to Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV again emerged from behind the red curtains to thunderous applause onto the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to offer his first Regina Caeli address as pontiff. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

Adoration is a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist. Join us Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. This Holy Hour will be offered for the Jubilee Year and Vocations to the priesthood and Religious Life in our Diocese. All are welcome! (Photo: RI Catholic)

Armed Forces Day is a special holiday for people all over the world to come together and thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. (Photo: USCCB)

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - VATICAN CITY — In an audience on Monday, May 12, with media professionals gathered in Rome to cover the papal conclave, Pope Leo XIV thanked journalists for their tireless efforts, especially over the past few weeks, saying this is “truly a time of grace for the Church.” (Photo: Rick Snizek)

The Cathedral is at capacity for this special Mass, so we invite you to join us in watching the live stream of the Solemn Mass of Installation for Bishop Lewandowski! Watch here - https://provd.io/live

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - VATICAN CITY — The appearance of white smoke at 6:08 p.m. Thursday from the makeshift chimney atop the Sistine Chapel, followed by the tolling of church bells — signaling that a successor to Pope Francis had been chosen — first drew audible gasps, then loud and enthusiastic cheers from the tens of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square to witness a historic moment for the worldwide Catholic Church. (Graphic: Laura Kilgus; Photo: Vatican Media, CNS)

Our Lady of Fatima is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In 1917, Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. They were Lucia Santos, Blessed Jacinta Marto and Blessed Francisco Marto. Our Lady appeared to the children seven times.... (Photo: RI Catholic)

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Diocese of Providence announces that, with the support of Bishop-Designate Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Reverend Monsignor Albert Kenney, Diocesan Administrator, has appointed Mr. William Klements, M.Ed. as Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

Join us in prayer as we give thanks to God for the election of His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV at Holy Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence at Noon on Monday, May 12. Monsignor Anthony Mancini, Rector of the Cathedral, will be the principal celebrant. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary! (Image: Diocese of Providence)

Most Gracious Heavenly Father, We thank You for our mothers to whom You have entrusted the care of every precious human life... (Image: Women for Faith & Family)

Good Shepherd Sunday is the perfect time to pray for our priests, bishops, and all those who shepherd the Lord’s flock! And the purpose of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). We ask you to pray for more vocations, especially to the priesthood and consecrated life. Please pray that more men and women will generously say yes to God’s call in their lives and that their parents will support them.

This coming week, May 11-17, be sure to thank the staff of the retirement and assisted living facilities of the Diocese of Providence - St. Antoine Community, North Smithfield, and St. Clare, Newport! (Photos: St. Antoine and St. Clare)

Lisa and Keith Kline, Presidents of the Rhode Island Serra Club #1137 Providence and parishioners at St. Philip Parish, Greenville, RI, explain the importance and beauty of Good Shepherd Sunday...

For some time now, Catholic Rhode Islanders have had the unique and unenviable experience of not only waiting for a new bishop, but also a new pope. Happily, the time of waiting has come to a close....