About our anniversary year
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
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“The Rosary, so easy and yet so rich, deserves to be rediscovered by the Christian community...The Rosary remains a prayer of great significance, destined to bring forth a harvest of holiness.” (St. John Paul II)
It is October, the month of the Holy Rosary. And it is harvest time, when farms and gardens produce their abundant fruit. For those two reasons, among others, it seems especially appropriate that we focus once again on the beauty and power of the Holy Rosary. And there’s no better place to turn for our reflection than St. John Paul’s beautiful Apostolic Letter, “The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary.”
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Lifelong fan, Father Ray Suriani, gifted with tickets to Green Bay Packers game as he marks end of cancer treatment |
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By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic
WESTERLY — On August 31, Father Raymond Suriani, pastor emeritus of St. Pius X, visited with a few close friends, family and parishioners around the rectory dining table. Green and yellow balloons tied to his chair danced as his loved ones enjoyed sweet treats and sips of Del’s Lemonade. Notably, the atmosphere was filled with a feeling of friendship and gratefulness to God. This afternoon in late August marked the end of Father Suriani’s last treatment for prostate cancer. After nine weeks of radiation therapy and 44 treatments it was certainly a day worth celebrating.
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Photo: Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic |
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Getting to Know Your Seminarians: Meet Nick Jones |
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Photo and Interview by Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic |
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Diocese blessed by rich faith, service of permanent deacons |
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By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic
WARWICK — On Thursday, Sept. 23, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin welcomed the permanent deacons of the Diocese of Providence to the chapel at Aldrich Mansion in Warwick Neck, for a beautiful evening of prayer, thanks and community.
Many deacons and their wives gathered at the chapel for evening prayer with the bishop. In his blessing to the deacons, Bishop Tobin wanted to recognize the deacons for their devotion to the church, as the diocese begins to celebrate its’ 150th anniversary. For about 45 years, bishop said the permanent deacon program has been a very important part of the diocese.
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Photo: Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic |
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Last Friday, Oct. 1, was a very dark day
as the House of Representatives voted to pass
the most radical abortion bill ever.
It is likely that the Senate will also vote on this bill in the very near future. So, please contact your two Senators to strongly urge their opposition to the Senate version of this bill (S. 1975) when it comes up for a vote.
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Prayer for October, Respect Life Month |
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NEXT SATURDAY MORNING!
Human Life Guild Mass with Bishop Tobin
Pray with us for LIFE, Sat., Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m.
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Click image below to learn more. |
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NEXT SATURDAY!
Pro-Life Guest Speaker, Gloria Purvis
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Join us at this special event on Saturday, October 16 as part of our celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese of Providence.
Gloria will speak in McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, Providence, at 11 a.m. (following the 9:30 a.m. Human Life Guild Mass with Bishop Tobin in the Cathedral.)
Click image below to learn more.
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Pope at Audience: True freedom flows from the Cross of Christ |
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In his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis continues his reflection on St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians, exploring the concept Christian freedom and how Christ, the Truth, achieved it in His supreme act of love on the Cross.
Watch below
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From Bishop Tobin
In case you missed it!
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From our Catholic Schools |
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Learn more about Catholic Schools in Rhode Island.
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Mr. Murray and Coach Sassi combined their Statistics and Psychology classes recently. Students worked together to gather and record data to prove their hypothesis. We love seeing STEAM in the classroom (or more accurately in this case -- on the front lawn) at Saints!
St. Raphael Academy, 9-12, Pawtucket
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In Mr. Van Orsouw’s 8th grade Religion class this week, St. Peter starts the Council of Jerusalem
Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System, PreK-8, Woonsocket
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150 Acts of Charity
How to recognize someone or how to get involved
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About the 150 Acts of Charity
To make a recognition
During our special 150th Anniversary Celebration, Bishop Tobin is recognizing 150 unsung individuals/groups of our diocesan family who have performed new and/or increased volunteer efforts in our diocesan parishes, Catholic schools and organizations and/or in their wider communities during the 150th Diocesan Celebration Year. Recognition will take place individually and in groups throughout the coming year. Learn more and/or make a recognition at dioceseofprovidence.org/150-acts-of-charity.
To get involved
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It's haunted house time!
Visit the Haunted Labyrinth - celebrating 35 years of being the longest running haunted house in New England!
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Proceeds to benefit Catholic Youth Ministry programs in the Diocese of Providence. Learn more. |
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A journey to healing for anyone after an abortion
*All inquiries confidential*
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Reserve your place at a retreat - contact Lisa Cooley, Coordinator of the Office of Life and Family, 401-278-2518 or email LCooley@dioceseofprovidence.org.
More about our post-abortion support services, here.
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Save the date!
Registration opens tomorrow!
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Need help?
Learn more -
Click here to see the good work of your Catholic Charities donation in action.
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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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Have you seen the compelling and thought-provoking new video from the diocesan Office of Vocations? |
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Watch below. And please consider sharing with any man who you think may be called to the priesthood.
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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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Stay in touch
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Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Communications Office
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI
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