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EAST GREENWICH — On Wednesday, March 23, the Catholic author, columnist, and social critic George Weigel delivered a speech at Our Lady of Mercy Parish. Weigel’s presentation, titled “The Catholic Moment: The Church in the United States and the Redemption of American Democracy,” was held as a part of the 150th Anniversary celebrations for the Diocese of Providence.

Rhode Island Catholic March 31, 2022 Commentary: By now, many Rhode Islanders have seen or heard the outrageous claims from the extensive media smear campaign orchestrated by the United Nurses & Allied Professionals (UNAP.) Click to read more.

From the diocesan office of Priests' Personnel

Reach out your hand if your cup be empty, if your cup is full, may it be again. Let it be known there is a fountain that was not made by the hands of men. (Ripple, The Grateful Dead) The song “Ripple,” by the rock band The Grateful Dead, has been around for a long time, over 50 years, but I became familiar with it just recently....

The Catholic Charity Appeal is the principal means of support for numerous diocesan outreach ministries. In 2021, the diocese’s St. Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center was able to feed 350 families per week with the resources they received through the Appeal, while the Emmanuel House homeless shelter provided 16,000 bed nights for those with no place else to turn for help. The Office of Life and Family Ministry provided baby supplies and assistance to 1,700 individuals. The Appeal also provides annual support for various education programs each year....

Rhode Island Catholic asked Catholic school students what they have decided to sacrifice during the Lenten season....

As the Diocese of Providence celebrates its 150th anniversary through June 26, 2022, Rhode Island Catholic is featuring profiles of the eight men who have served as diocesan shepherds through its history.

Bishop Robert C. Evans, in union with Pope Francis and all the Bishops of the world, consecrated Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Friday, March 25 at the 12 p.m. Holy Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Watch the live stream here, https://youtu.be/uBcwksxJ1HQ. Click for both the Consecration Prayer and where to give to help Ukraine.

Catholic Athletic League basketball in the Diocese of Providence completed its first full season since Covid-19 disrupted the 2019-2020 season with the completion of the Diocesan Tourney for Boys and Girls Parish and School Teams this past weekend, March 19 and 20. Over 55 teams comprised of student athletes ranging from grade 4 to grade 10 from the Diocese of Providence competed. Games were played over two weekends on the courts of LaSalle Academy, Mount Saint Charles Academy, Bishop Hendricken High School, The Prout School and Saint Raphael Academy. Click for brackets and more!

talian Cardinal Agostino Cacciavillan died in Rome on March 5th at the age of 95. Cardinal Cacciavillan was a longtime Vatican diplomat whose most prominent assignment was his service as the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States from 1990 to 1998. Our paths crossed on October 27, 1992 when in a telephone call, then Archbishop Cacciavillan informed me that I had been chosen to become a bishop...

Heating assistance program has given out more than $330,000 in assistance so far this season!

Join distinguished Catholic Intellectual George Weigel TONIGHT, Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, East Greenwich, for his lecture on “The Catholic Moment: The Church in the United States and the Redemption of American Democracy.” This event is co-sponsored by the Portsmouth Institute for Faith and Culture.

With more than 1.7 million Ukrainian refugees crossing the border into Poland in an attempt to flee a Russian attack on their nation, St. Adalbert’s Parish and Janusz Korczak Polish Language School are partnering to ask for support for two charitable foundations in Poland that are helping the refugees as the situation worsens.

Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart with fasting, and weeping and mourning. (Joel 2:12)

The Rhode Island Senate Committee on Health & Human Services is considering a deplorable bill (2022 -- S2080) today, Thursday, March 17 (St. Patrick's Day), that would impose on the Little Sisters of the Poor in Pawtucket, and other objecting Rhode Island employers, the federal Obamacare abortifacient and contraceptive that has been litigated over the past ten years all the way to the Supreme Court. Please take action now!

In 2013 Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother detonated two explosives at different points near the Boston Marathon’s finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds. With his brother Tamerlan killed in the aftermath of the attacks, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev received the death penalty after his trial but appealed the decision. His lawyers contended that he was denied due process, .......

There’s a story about a little boy who was misbehaving in church one day during Holy Mass. His mother corrected him several times, growing more frustrated with each correction. He continued to misbehave. Finally, the little boy said to his mom: “I’ll be good if you give me ten dollars.” To which his mom replied, “Why should I give you ten dollars to be good? Your father is good for nothing.”.....

Faith Formation Convocation 2022, "Filled with Joy," Friday and Saturday, March 18-19, in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and McVinney Auditorium, Providence. Click for more!

Beginning at 1 p.m., Holy Mass and presentations of the major national awards - the St. Timothy and Companions on the Journey - as well as Catholic Scouting Religious Awards, with Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence. For those who cannot attend, watch the live stream, https://youtube.com/dioceseofprovidenceri.

Sun., March 13 at 1 p.m.: Holy Mass and presentations of the major national awards - the St. Timothy and Companions on the Journey - as well as Catholic Scouting Religious Awards, with Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence. For those who cannot attend, this day will be live streamed at https://youtube.com/dioceseofprovidenceri.