Information from the Diocese of Providence
during the COVID-19 Crisis
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Bishop Tobin restores the Sunday Mass Obligation
Effective Sunday, June 6, 2021, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi
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"O God, bring me your holy mountain,
to the place of your dwelling,
that I may come to the altar of God,
to God, my joy, my delight." (Ps 43:3-4)
Most Rev. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin announced today that he has signed a formal decree restoring the obligation to attend Sunday Mass in the Diocese of Providence effective Sunday, June 6, 2021, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.
Bishop Tobin emphasized that since the pandemic lingers, some individuals are not obligated to attend Sunday Mass, and perhaps should not attend Sunday Mass to protect their health and safety, and that of others.
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The Faces Behind The Headlines
From Bishop Tobin
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The news in recent weeks has carried an unusual number of stories about awful tragedies that have occurred around the globe.
I’m thinking of the sinking of the Indonesian submarine in which 53 sailors were lost in the depths of the ocean; the inferno at the hospital in Iraq that killed 82, mostly Covid patients; the 41 refugees who drowned in the Mediterranean Sea when their rickety boat sank as they attempted a perilous crossing; and the growing, horrendous Covid disaster in India where more than 200,000 people have died, the hospitals are filled, and the fields are littered with too many bodies to count.
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The ordination of Mark Gadoury to Sacred Order of the Diaconate
Join us tomorrow morning!
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PROVIDENCE — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has announced that on Saturday, May 15, in this Year of Saint Joseph, the Most Reverend Robert C. Evans, D.D., J.C.L., will ordain Mark Gabriel Gadoury to the transitional diaconate at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence.
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St. Pius V students honor the Blessed Mother as they fully reunite for first school event since pandemic began |
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PROVIDENCE — The St. Pius V School community gathered fully together for the first time since before the pandemic began at last Friday’s May Crowning outside of the Providence school. Safely spaced and conscious of health precautions, students and faculty came together to kick off the month by honoring Mary, mother of Jesus, as “the Queen of May.”
(Photo: Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, Rhode Island Catholic)
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National Shrine to host May 17 worldwide praying of the rosary |
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will host a recitation of the rosary on Monday, May 17, at noon (EDT) as part of Pope Francis’ call for a worldwide marathon of rosaries for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Each day during May at noon, the rosary will be prayed from a different Marian shrine around the world. Pope Francis began the rosary marathon May 1 at the Vatican and will conclude it there on May 31.
Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory will lead the recitation of the rosary at the basilica May 17.
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During his general audience May 12, Pope Francis said that prayer is like combat.
Watch below
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Pope's prayer intention for May
The World of Finance
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The Pope reminds us this month: “We still have time to begin a process of global change to practice a different kind of economy, one that is more just, more inclusive and sustainable —and leaves no one behind.” We can all contribute, to a greater or lesser degree, to make this global change possible.
Watch below
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This week be sure to thank the staff of St. Antoine Community, North Smithfield, and St. Clare, Newport, the retirement and assisted living facilities of the Diocese of Providence! |
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"...be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ." - Ephesians 4:32 |
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Tell Congress not to take innocent lives!
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Place your Memorial Day Tribute
In the Rhode Island Catholic's May 27 edition
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Great photos from our Catholic Schools! |
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Click here to learn more about or schedule a visit to our Catholic schools in Rhode Island. |
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St. Philip School, Smithfield - PreK-8
he entire student body was together for the very first time this year as they welcomed the Blessed Mother into the school for the month of May.
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St. Luke School, Barrington - PreK-8
The grade 4 and 5 State Fair project, which is a long term research project culminating in the presentation of each students story boards, took place outdoors last Friday!
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Stop by tomorrow!
Summer Camp Open House, Saturday, May 15
1589 Putnam Pike, Chepachet
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In case you missed it!
The Diocese on social media
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Upcoming Events from the diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry |
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For more information, please contact Silvio Cuellar, Coordinator, diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry, 401.421.7888, ext. 233 or scuellar@dioceseofprovidence.org.
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Share your devotion to St. Joseph! |
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All parishes, schools and individuals with a devotion to St. Joseph are welcome to send information regarding this to editor@thericatholic.com.
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Find a Mass
The Diocese of Providence has returned to normal liturgical and sacramental practices
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Please consult parish websites, bulletins, and social media for the most up-to-date Mass times/Special Devotions and/or contact each parish directly.
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Watch Sunday 10:00 a.m. Holy Mass live from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence |
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Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Office of Communications
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI
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