Catholic Foundation of RI awarded $2.6 million in tuition assistance grants last year
For St. Raphael Academy senior Julian Salazar, and freshman Chloe Banks, the dream of a Catholic education was made possible through tuition assistance from the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island, which awarded $2.6 million in scholarships to students attending...
Catholic Foundation of RI honors SMB Ministries
Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., joins Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island Executive Director Tim McCaig in awarding the St. Mary of the Bay Parish Food Pantry and Outreach Ministry each $5,000 to supplement the good works they do. PHOTO: RICK SNIZEK February 28,...
Bishop Lewandowski Appoints Timothy McCaig to Lead Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island
November 14, 2025 Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, has appointed Timothy McCaig as Executive Director of the Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island (CFRI) as well as Consultant for Diocesan Development. McCaig will lead the non-profit...
Celebrating Impact: Highlights From the 2024 Annual Meeting
PROVIDENCE - The 2024 Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island Annual Meeting, held on November 21st at Agawam Hunt Country Club, marked a significant milestone in the foundation’s journey. Together, we celebrated achieving $159 million in assets under management, a...
Celebrating a Successful Golf Event: The Catholic Foundation as a Lead Lunch Sponsor
HOPE VALLEY — On Saturday, August 10, the local Narragansett, RI, community and the Knights of Columbus Pope Pius XII Council came together for a sold-out golf event that brought 144 enthusiastic golfers to Richmond Country Club in Hope Valley, RI. The day was filled...
Navigating Estate Planning and Investing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Catholic Foundation of RI 2024 Professional Seminar
PROVIDENCE — In a dynamic intersection of law, estate planning, and accounting, forty business professionals gathered at the Hope Club on May 9th for a seminar to delve into the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on these vital fields. Sponsored by the...
A Blessed Gathering: The 2023 Annual Meeting with Bishop Henning
PROVIDENCE — The 2023 Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island Annual Meeting unfolded gracefully and spiritually as the revered Bishop Henning honored the occasion as the guest and keynote speaker. The event, boasting record attendance, was held on November 9th at Agawam...
Bishop Richard G. Henning receives warm welcome to the Diocese of Providence at Mass of Reception
By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, Rhode Island Catholic PROVIDENCE — In a glorious Mass of Reception at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Jan. 26, nine weeks after being appointed by Pope Francis to serve as coadjutor Bishop of Providence with the right of...
Silent Art Auction Benefiting Our Lady of Providence Seminary, Open to the Public
Join us for a Silent Art Auction featuring diverse pieces ranging from Amsterdam etchings, local landscapes, folk art, antique oils, and art glass. Discover the talent of local artists, including Reynold H. Weidenaar and the late, acclaimed Joan Boghossian, whose...