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Click to view the photos from the Public Reception welcoming Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., the 10th Bishop of Providence, RI, May 20, 2025! (Photo: Laura Kilgus)

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - Journalists, by their very nature, always want to chase the big stories. And especially for Catholic journalists, there is no bigger story than the transition from a pope who has died to the next successor to the chair of St. Peter. (PHOTO: RICK SNIZEK)

By Father Ryan W. Connors, S.T.D. - Two days after his election as Successor of St. Peter, Pope Leo XIV delivered an enlightening address to the College of Cardinals. The newly elected Supreme Pontiff shed light on his choice of a papal name: “There are different reasons,” he explained why he chose the name Leo. Above all because of his social teaching, he said. But what other reasons might there be? Video coverage of the address reveals the new Pope smiling during this personal revelation.

Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski C.Ss.R. surprised the participants of the “Cámbiame a Mi Señor” (Change Me Lord) diocesan mens retreat... (PHOTO: SILVIO CUELLAR)

The reality is that Ordinary Time is anything but ordinary....

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This celebration helps us to remember that growth in the Christian life must be anchored to the Mystery of the Cross, to the oblation of Christ in the Eucharistic Banquet and to the Mother of the Redeemer and Mother of the Redeemed, the Virgin who makes her offering to God. (Image: USCCB)

Pentecost Sunday is one of the most ancient feasts of the Church; it is the 50th day after Easter.

By Allison Shinskey, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - CRANSTON — Summer is nearly in full swing for schools around the diocese as many begin their end-of-year outdoor activities. For St. Mary School in Cranston, that day is known as “Olympic Day,” where Pre-K through eighth graders are split into country-themed teams and rotate between exciting activities such as an obstacle course, water relay, corn hole, a few blow-up tents with basketball hoops, and classic burgers and hotdogs for lunch.

By Father Ryan Connors - If you were to ask Catholics of a certain generation to explain why a particular act (take adultery as just one representative example) should be classified as a sin, you would likely hear that it was “forbidden” or “violated a rule.” More likely today, you might encounter a more fulsome explanation: “a sin refers to a bad act,” “something against human nature, that carries its own sad consequence” (CCC 1849).

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - NEWPORT — Salve Regina University celebrated its 75th annual commencement on Sunday, May 18, on the Salve campus, conferring degrees to 508 undergraduates. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — Nine hundred and seventy-five men and women crossed the stage of Amica Mutual Pavilion to receive their degrees as the 107th graduating class of Providence College on May 18. (PHOTO: PETER GOLDBERG, PROVIDENCE COLLEGE)

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - PROVIDENCE — Even a strong nor’easter with flooding rains was not enough to prevent more than 750 Catholics from pouring into the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Thursday, May 22, to participate in a Mass celebrated for members of the Spanish-speaking community. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

Support Catholic Communications in the Diocese of Providence June 7 and 8 (Photo: Rhode Island Catholic)

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP!!! - Mother of Hope Camp offers many fun and exciting outdoor experiences including archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, challenge course, basketball, exploring, field games, fishing, hiking, nature & pet education programs, swimming on Mother of Hope Camp's private beach, volleyball, and of course, making new friends. Learn more or register now for the best summer ever! (Photo: MOH Camp)

Your donation to the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Providence through FACE of RI will help economically challenged students attend a Catholic school of their choice! Click to learn more! *Applications available beginning June 1, deadline to apply is July 1, 2025.*

"Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?" - Luke 1:42-43 (Artwork ----- Visitation: Mariotto Albertinelli, 1503 - Oil on wood, 232 x 146 cm, Galleria degli Uffizi)

We're praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit, from today, the Friday after Ascension Thursday to Saturday, the Vigil of Pentecost. This novena commemorates the nine days between the Ascension of Our Lord and the descent of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost Sunday. During this time Our Lady and the twelve Apostles prayed in the upper room for the coming of the Paraclete. (Image: Diocese of Providence file)

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - DETROIT — A large black steed, a Tennessee Walking Horse, cantered back and forth across the fields of a farm outside Lima, Ohio. No saddle, bridle or bit adorned the beast ridden by the boy who would grow up to become the bishop of Providence. (PHOTO COURTESY OF BISHOP BRUCE A. LEWANDOWSKI, C.SS.R.)

This is a Holy Day of Obligation.