Dear Parishioners, This week we begin the Season of Lent. Lent can be an amazing time of year if one observes it properly. It is a time we challenge ourselves to be detached from the things of this world and cling more completely to Jesus. The three main pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Of course, Lent does not have to be the only time of the year that we practice these three things because they are essential to Christian faith year round. Click the title to read more.

Dear Parishioners, This weekend we begin our part in the Catholic Charity Fund Appeal for the Diocese of Providence. Letters have already been sent out to families of the parish. Once again, the diocese asks us to give both spiritually and materially to help support those in need. While the petition remains the same, the circumstances each year change. Times are most certainly difficult for many. The Appeal exists precisely for times such as these. Through it, we know that our support goes to help the vulnerable and needy. As our Lord reminds us: “Whatever you did for the least of my brethren, you did for me.” This is just a short list of ministries the Appeal supports: Click the title to read more.

Dear Parishioners, Last weekend we had students from our school speak at all the Masses. It was a chance to hear from them about their good experiences at our school. I would like to take this opportunity to once again speak about something very important to me: the ability for parents and guardians to send their children to the school of their choice. There are many ways to accomplish this (financial aid, scholarships, etc.). The best way to accomplish this would be through the School Choice Movement. This is a national movement which seeks to pass state legislation which would allow parents to apply a portion of their tax dollars to the school they send their child. This could be to a public or a private/Catholic school. There are many reasons to support this movement. Click the title to read more.

Dear Parishioners, I hope that everyone made out it through the snowstorm. We owe a huge thank you to Topper Senn, his son Tad and all of their workers who cleared the parking lots and walkways of the parish. They did an excellent job. You may have even seen Topper driving the backhoe on Newport Avenue clearing away the sidewalk so that funerals could park there. Click the title to read more.