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From left, Stephen Baker and Mike Castelli smile as they hold their diplomas from Bishop Hendricken High School

Stephen Baker becomes first Hendricken Options grad to join Villanova’s new VUnited Program

EAST GREENWICH —The Tom and Terri Murphy Foundation has announced the enrollment of Stephen Baker into the VUnited Scholars Program at Villanova University. Baker is the first graduate of the … more

9/8/22

Data from the National Catholic Educational Association shows Catholic school enrollment nationally rose a historic 3.8% in the 2021-2022 school year, the first uptick in two decades. Quick returns to in-person learning, along with efforts to provide social support for families during the COVID-19 pandemic, spurred many parents to consider Catholic education for their children. Rhode Island’s Catholic schools report an enrollment increase of 2.8%.

Catholic school enrollments rise nationally in wake of COVID-19

By Cole DeSantisRhode Island Catholic CorrespondentPROVIDENCE — As the Church celebrates another Catholic Schools Week, we are afforded an opportunity to reflect on how recent events have … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 1/19/23

Last Spring, Aidan Paplauskas, now a freshman at Cranston West, chose to design and build an outdoor classroom for his alma mater, St. Mary’s School in Cranston, as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project. The result is a beautiful space that students will benefit from for years to come.

Young alum gives back with new outdoor classroom at St. Mary’s

By Laura KilgusAssistant EditorCRANSTON — Aidan Paplauskas, a recent graduate of St. Mary’s School, has put his heart, soul and sweat into a project to benefit an alma mater that has … more

By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor | 9/8/22

Getting to Know Rhode Island's Catholic School Educators: Haley Rogers M.Ed.

In 2023, Rhode Island Catholic will bring readers Q&As from the great educators from all around our schools in the Diocese of Providence, and we think you’ll enjoy getting to know what … more

By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor | 1/19/23

Portsmouth Abbey sophomore excels at U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad

PORTSMOUTH—Last spring, Xingchuan “Ryan” Ma asked his teachers at Portsmouth Abbey School if he could compete in the second tier of the 2023 United States Chemistry Olympiad, held … more

5/18/23

Salve Regina University’s chapter of Best Buddies has been selected as the Outstanding Chapter in Rhode Island.

Salve's Best Buddies named Outstanding Chapter of the Year for second time

NEWPORT — For the second time in three years, Salve Regina University’s chapter of Best Buddies has been selected as the Outstanding Chapter in Rhode Island.Best Buddies International is … more

9/8/22

Celebrating cultural diversity at St. Rays

Saint Raphael Academy, Pawtucket, recently held a celebration of the diverse ethnicity of its student body with a cultures pep rally. The event was planned by the SRA Cultures (Saints Respects All … more

5/18/23

Sister Beretta stepping down as president of St. Mary Academy – Bay View after 2022-23 school year

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy — Bay View has announced beloved Sister Marybeth Beretta is planning to step away from her role as president following the completion of the 2022-2023 … more

9/8/22

Pro-life advocates gather for the 50th annual national March for Life in Washington Jan. 20, 2023.

'We are not yet done': March for Life holds its first national event after overturn of Roe v. Wade

WASHINGTON — Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates descended upon the nation’s capital for the 50th March for Life Jan. 20 — the first national march since the overturn of the … more

By Kate Scanlon, OSV News | 1/26/23

New Barbara A. Papitto Science and Innovation Center immerses students in hands-on, advanced 21st Century learning

As more women pursue careers in the sciences, STEM still remains a male-dominated field with limited leadership positions held by women. Bay View is working to change that. Made possible by more than … more

9/8/22

Pictured is the third grade class of 1947-1948, Academy Jesus Marie on Green Street in Woonsocket.

Catholic schools a bulwark against social prejudice then and now

PROVIDENCE — Every school has a story, a history. Catholic elementary schools in America have their own history, and while those stories vary from location to location, the common thread … more

1/26/23

Getting to know the new Superintendent of R.I. Catholic Schools

Following an extensive, nationwide search, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has appointed Dr. James Power as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Providence. The Superintendent of Catholic … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 9/8/22

Diocesan Youth Day was held on September 10 at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Cumberland, and offered teens and young adults an active way to live their faith. The event featured the celebration of Holy Mass with Msgr. Albert A. Kenney, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, adoration, worship music, meals, games, speakers and more.

Participants feel energized, inspired at Diocesan Youth Day 2022

CUMBERLAND — On Saturday, Sept. 10, the annual Diocesan Youth Day was held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Cumberland. The event was attended by approximately 150 high school and college-aged … more

By COLE DeSANTIS, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 9/15/22

‘The Outsiders’ plays this weekend at Bishop Hendricken

WARWICK — The Arts at Bishop Hendricken will proudly present The Outsiders as its 2024 spring play from April 5-7, 2024 in the Dr. Daniel S. Harrop Theater on campus. “At its core, The … more

4/4/24

Two seniors from Bishop Hendricken High School have earned appointments to the U.S. Air Force & U.S. Naval Academies. Pictured from left, Father Robert L. Marciano, president, Christien Monello, Robert Connor Shao, Mark DeCiccio, principal.

Two Bishop Hendricken students earn U.S. service academy appointments

WARWICK — Bishop Hendricken High School has announced that two members of the Class of 2023 earned United States service academy appointments. Christien Monello and Robert Connor Shao both … more

5/25/23

Bay View wins big at Rhode Island Drama Festival

RIVERSIDE — With a production about the daring female pilots who fought against Nazis in World War II, the St. Mary Academy – Bay View Players were crowned champions at the 2024 Rhode … more

4/4/24

Traveling Choir performs at St. Teresa School, Pawtucket

The Evangelistic Choir of Koinonia Academy, a Catholic high school located in Plainfield, New Jersey, recently performed for the student body at St. Teresa School in Pawtucket. The choir, under the … more

5/25/23

OLM Junior Team Captures New England Regional CYO Championship

Our Lady of Mercy School’s Junior Boys Basketball Team captured the New England CYO Championship, a first for the school and parish in recent memory, on Sunday, March 24 in Manchester, New … more

4/4/24

Bishop Hendricken hosts tuition assistance gala on April 30th

WARWICK — Fr. Robert L. Marciano, KHS '75 and Bishop Hendricken High School will host its annual gala on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 6pm. Epoch: The 2022 Gala for Hendricken will feature food, … more

4/21/22

Local clergy, religious, students, and representatives of both Judaism and Catholicism meet to listen to the panel discussion on science and religion with Brother Guy Consolmagno, S.J., and Dr. Peter Saulson.

Vatican observatory director visits PC to discuss faith, science and the cosmos

PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday, Oct. 25, Providence College hosted a panel discussion titled “Faith in Science: Catholic and Jewish Perspectives on Creation and the Cosmos,” in which … more

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent | 11/9/23