September 17, 2021

PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence inaugurated the sesquicentennial of its founding with a solemn, but grand celebration at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Sept. 8 with A Night to Honor Mary, held on the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Beginning September 8, 2021, the Diocese of Providence is celebrating the sesquicentennial of its foundation through a series of events running through June 2022. For more information on our anniversary events, visit dioceseofprovidence.org/150

Unable to make the opening event in the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul Sept. 8? Watch now, A Night to Honor Mary, with Bishop Tobin - https://youtu.be/aIh1Vm-dmgI

Follow along as you view A Night to Honor Mary, click here for the evening's beautiful program.

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Mike Aquilina, popular author of works on Catholic Church history speaks on "St. Joseph and His Work: The life of St. Joseph, as we find it in the Gospels and other sources, teaches us a remarkable and revolutionary approach to our everyday labor."  Book signing to follow. This event is co-sponsored by the Men of St. Joseph International.

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WARWICK — It was over a year-and-a-half ago that the Diocese of Providence announced the winners of its 2020 Lumen Gentium Awards, with plans made to honor them at a ceremony and banquet scheduled for May 13 of that year. The presentation of the awards (which recognize service to the Church across a wide range of categories) has become a major event for the diocese, with the 2019 Award Banquet attracting close to 1,000 guests and raising over $86,000 for Catholic Youth Ministry. With such a precedent, it seemed reasonable at the outset of 2020 to expect a similarly grand celebration for the presentation of the 8th annual awards that spring.

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This annual collection provides major assistance for Rhode Island’s retired priests who live independently in retirement, when after active ministry, they no longer rely upon their parishes for support. And since they were paid a very modest wage, they also receive a minimal Social Security benefit. To help retired priests meet everyday needs like food, housing, transportation and health care, the Diocese of Providence established the Senior Priest Retirement Fund in the mid-1960s.

So, while I was walking down the aisle of a local supermarket recently, a very nice gentleman passing by asked me, out of the clear blue, “How are the Steelers going to do this year?” That was it. No, “Are you Bishop Tobin?” or “Hi Bishop, how are you doing?” or “I’m surprised to see you here, Bishop,” just “How are the Steelers going to do this year?”

For more information, please contact Lisa Cooley, Coordinator, Office of Life and Family, lcooley@dioceseofprovidence.org or 401-278-2518.

Congress is about to vote on the most radical abortion bill of all time.

The so-called “Women’s Health Protection Act” (H.R. 3755/S. 1975) would impose abortion on demand, at any stage of pregnancy. It would apply nationwide—even in states that don’t want it.

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PROVIDENCE — All are invited to participate in the upcoming Rosary Congress taking place throughout the Diocese of Providence October 2 – 8.

The Rosary Congress will consist of 7 days/nights of perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, the recitation of the Holy Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Rosary Congresses have been held all across the U.S. since 1979 in response to Our Lady of Fatima’s call to conversion, consecration and prayer and are offered in a spirit of reparation, for life, peace and healing.

Locally, seven parishes in the diocese will host one day of Eucharistic Adoration each. Please consider spending an hour with our Lord.

At the closing Mass of the International Eucharistic Congress in Hungary Sept. 12, Pope Francis spoke about the transforming power of the Eucharist.

All parishes, schools and individuals with a devotion to St. Joseph are welcome to send information regarding this to editor@thericatholic.com.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence

Communications Office

One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI

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