In Baseball And In Faith, Let’s Keep It Simple
From Bishop Tobin
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I’m a lifelong baseball fan. As a kid growing up in Pittsburgh I followed the Pirates and cheered for players like Bill Mazeroski, Bob Friend, Elroy Face, and the incomparable Roberto Clemente. My devotion to baseball provided a lot of happy, exciting summer days and nights.
But in the last few years, following baseball with its newfangled emphasis on statistics and analytics has become a lot more complicated. To be a well-informed baseball fan these days you need to know what these initials mean for pitchers: ERA, ERA+, FIP and WHIP. And for batters you have to decipher things like: AVG, OPB, SLG and OPS. Homeruns are measured now by distance, exit velocity and launch angle. And a “barrel” is a new calculation of how “squarely” a round bat meets a round ball. Go figure.
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Classmates reflect on 70th anniversary of priesthood |
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PAWTUCKET / MATUNUCK — Eight men were ordained to the diocesan priesthood in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 19, 1951.
It was a Saturday morning. The ordination Mass began at 8 a.m., with relatively little fanfare or ceremony, as Monsignor Nicholas Iocavacci recalled.
“It was a great family celebration afterward,” he said.
Monsignor Iocavacci, 95, was one of the young men ordained that day 70 years ago. Ordained alongside him was Father Robert Randall, who is now 94 and also retired from active ministry. Over the years, both men developed a bond and friendship that remains strong seven decades since they became priests.
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Above left, Monsignor Nicholas Iacovacci celebrates Mass for the Little Sisters of the Poor at the Jeanne Jugan Residence in Pawtucket on May 22. Above right, at his home in Matunuck on May 21, Father Robert Randall looks over photos and yearbooks from his 70 years as a priest. (Photos: Brian Fraga) |
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Bishop Tobin has authorized the recruitment and formation of a new class of Permanent Deacons |
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On May 12, 2021 Bishop Thomas J. Tobin authorized the recruitment and formation of a new class of
Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Providence. Applicants discerning a vocation to the Permanent Diaconate should read carefully the information by clicking the link below and discuss his potential application with the pastor of his parish.
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Rosary marathon to end with prayers that Mary undo ‘knots’ tied by COVID-19 |
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will conclude the Catholic Church’s monthlong rosary marathon with special prayers to Mary, Undoer of Knots, one of his favorite titles for the mother of Jesus.
Bishop Bertram Johannes Meier of Augsburg, Germany, will bring an icon of Mary Undoer of Knots to the prayer service May 31 in the Vatican Gardens, and Pope Francis and his guests will pray that Mary will “untie the knots that oppress us materially and spiritually so that we can witness with joy to her son, our Lord Jesus Christ,” said a Vatican news release.
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A painting of Mary Undoer of Knots hangs within the Knotted Grotto at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia during the World Meeting of Families in this September 2015 file photo. On May 31, 2021, Pope Francis will conclude the Catholic Church's monthlong rosary marathon with special prayers to Mary Undoer of Knots, one of his favorite titles for the mother of Jesus. (CNS photo/Carley Mossbrook) |
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Draw lessons from St. Ignatius’ cannonball experience, pope says |
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ROME (CNS) — Sometimes a person’s dreams and aspirations go up in smoke, but God always is there with bigger and better plans, Pope Francis said, pointing to St. Ignatius of Loyola as an example.
“In Pamplona, (Spain), 500 hundred years ago, all Ignatius’ worldly dreams were shattered in an instant” when he was hit in battle. “The cannonball that wounded him changed the course of his life, and the course of the world,” Pope Francis said in a video message May 23.
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Pope Francis delivers a message to an online prayer service marking the 500th anniversary of the conversion of St. Ignatius of Loyola, in this still image taken from video released by the Vatican May 23, 2021. The pope said God's plans for individuals are greater than the plans they have for themselves. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) |
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Pope: God resolves everything |
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During his general audience May 26, Pope Francis said that God will answer all prayers, but perhaps not how we expect.
Watch below
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From the Archives
Bishop Tobin's Installation Mass as the eighth Bishop of Providence
May 31, 2005
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Calling all teens!
Cathedral Teen Youth Group
Beginning Thursday, June 24
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Mother of Hope Summer Day Camp opens in one month!
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Join us Monday, May 31 at 10 a.m. |
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Holy Masses will be celebrated simultaneously in cemetery chapels across the Diocese of Providence on the morning of Memorial Day, Monday May 31 at 10 a.m., for the repose of the souls of those who have given their lives in the service of their nation. Join us in prayer at any one of the locations.
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Join us for Adoration in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence
Sunday from noon to 1 p.m.
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Come to the Eucharistic presence of the Lord at the Cathedral every Sunday.
This Holy Hour of Adoration will be offered for Vocations in our Diocese and for the Diocese as a whole.
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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. Peter Tri-Parish School, Warwick - PreK-8
The Grade 3 “Living Museum”
Bringing historical figures past and present to life!
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St. Philomena School, Portsmouth - PreK-8
Grade Four joined Mrs. Paolero and Kippling, a four month old puppy, to assist in the Canine Companions for Independence Training program at school. Kippling is being trained to become a service dog for someone who has a disability. Our fourth graders were up to the task of helping Kippling get comfortable around children while the students widened their perspective on the diverse needs of those with disabilities and the independence a service animal can provide.
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In case you missed it!
The Diocese on social media
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Noche Familiar de Cine y Oración
(Movie & Prayer Family Night)
Las Películas se mostrarán en Español con subtítulos en Ingles
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Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Silvio Cuellar, Coordinador de la Oficina Diocesana del Ministerio Hispánico, 401.421.7888, ext. 233 or scuellar@dioceseofprovidence.org. |
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Join us!
Holy Hour for Priestly Vocations
Friday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.
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You are invited!
Ordination to the Priesthood
Saturday, June 5 at 10:00 a.m.
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You are invited!
Mass of Thanksgiving to God for Essential Workers
Sunday, June 13 at 10 a.m.
St. Ann Church, Providence
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Tell Congress not to take innocent lives! |
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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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Stay in touch
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Stay up-to-date with what is happening in our diocese
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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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