Catholic Democrats of Rhode Island

Welcome to the Catholic Democrats of Rhode Island!

Our new organization is drawing on the rich intellectual and political traditions of Rhode Island to bring the implications of Catholic Social Teaching to bear on our public life.

Citing Vatican scientist, Bishop Tobin says it's OK to believe in space aliens

In a column for Rhode Island Catholic, Bishop Thomas Tobin took a humorous ride through the implications of an interview in the Vatican newspaper, L’Osservatore Romano, with Fr Jose Gabriel Funes, the Jesuit Director of the Vatican Observatory. He writes,...

Posted by Elizabeth Johnson on June 30, 2008 at 5:58 PM

RI Catholic quick to absolve anti-Catholic Hagee

An editorial in the Rhode Island Catholic accepts the apologies offered by Rev John Hagee for his past anti-Catholic remarks. The author cites forgiveness as a Christian value, and applauds a letter Hagee wrote to Catholic League President Bill Donohue...

Posted by Catholic Democrats Staff on June 12, 2008 at 12:22 PM

Rhode Island Catholics revel in visit by Pope Benedict

WASHINGTON -- It wasn't a small or an intimate reception, but for some in the Diocese of Providence it was nonetheless memorable. A record 13,500 people attended a reception for Pope Benedict XVI on the south lawn of the White...

Posted by Elizabeth Johnson on April 25, 2008 at 2:02 PM

Republican former Senator Chafee supporting Obama

MILWAUKEE -- Lincoln Chafee, former Republican Senator from Rhode Island, indicated in February that that he planned to change his party registration -- at least on primary day March 4 -- and endorsing Senator Barack Obama's presidential candidacy. As the...

Posted by Elizabeth Johnson on March 19, 2008 at 10:41 AM

Easter reflections of Bishop Tobin: Finding Yourself in the Passion of Christ

It's very fitting that Holy Week occurs in the springtime since both speak to us of new life. While we welcome the new life that nature will soon bring, at the same time we celebrate the new life that comes...

Posted by Elizabeth Johnson on March 14, 2008 at 10:43 AM