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 Word Of God Is Our Light |
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One of my favorite verses about the Word of God comes from Psalm 119: “Your word, O Lord, is a lamp for my steps and a light for my path.” The Word of God as a lamp to light our path – it’s a very useful image for us, isn’t it?
I wonder – have you ever found yourself in absolute, total darkness, perhaps after a storm when the power’s out, or while exploring a cave, or in a forest at night? Can be a pretty scary experience, right?
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Local phase of global synod begins in dioceses around the world |
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By Rick Snizek, Executive Editor, RI Catholic
PROVIDENCE — On Sunday, in dioceses all around the world, the local phase of the 2023 Synod of Bishops opened.
Pope Francis invoked the synod, officially titled “For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission,” but known colloquially as the Synod on Synodality, to discuss ways to broaden participation in the Church.
“Basically, it means the Church walking together and praying together and discerning together. It’s trying to discern and understand God’s will for the Church as we move into the future,” Bishop Thomas J. Tobin told the congregation in his homily at the 10 a.m. opening Mass for the local phase of the synod.
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Bishop Thomas J. Tobin celebrated Holy Mass Sunday at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul to open the diocesan phase of the worldwide “Synod on Synodality” called for by Pope Francis. A local committee will meet over the next few months as part of the synodal process to discern ways to broaden participation in the Church by the faithful. Following the Mass, Bishop Tobin greeted committee member Miguel Romero, Th.D., a Salve Regina University theology professor who attended the Mass with his children, from left, Oscar, 10; Maria Iliana, 12; Simon, 7; and Ana Lucia, 15; and wife Heather Romero, Ph.D. (Photo: Rick Snizek, Executive Editor, RI Catholic) |
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Bishop Tobin marked the beginning of "Synod of Synodality" with Holy Mass
To mark beginning of "Synod of Synodality," Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence, celebrated Holy Mass Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence.
Watch below
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Getting to Know Your Seminarians
Meet Lucas Manzo!
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Click image below to read.
Learn more about the Vocations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Providence, visit catholicpriest.com.
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Photo and Interview by Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic |
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World Mission Sunday
This Sunday, October 24
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This weekend's second collection at Holy Mass is for World Mission Sunday. Just like Jesus, the greatest evangelizer, we are called to help spread the word of God. We encourage you to give generously to help others in their missionary work around the world!
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Cardinal Tagle: World needs Christian witnesses
The upcoming celebration of World Mission Sunday
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During a press conference Oct. 21 about the upcoming celebration of World Mission Sunday, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle explained why the world needs Christian witnesses.
Watch below
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History of Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul makes it a fitting centerpiece for anniversary observance
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese of Providence
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The decision to open the diocese’s observance of the 150th anniversary of its establishment by holding a ceremony in honor of Mary, the Mother of God, in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul called attention to the cathedral itself.
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A rare view of the original Church of SS. Peter and Paul, one of the early stone churches built in Providence, where Mass was first celebrated on March 10, 1837. The cornerstone was laid on the site 41 years later, on Nov. 28, 1878, for the current Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. (Photo courtesy of Fr. Robert Hayman/Diocesan Archives) |
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With numbers growing in U.S., more Hispanics involved in church, community |
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By Jo Ann Zuñiga, Catholic News Service
HOUSTON (CNS) — Catholic Church officials say they are not surprised by the 2020 U.S. census showing Hispanics accounted for 51.1% of the country’s growth, rising to 18.7%, or about 62.1 million, of the U.S. population.
Eight in 10 Hispanics in the U.S. are American citizens, according to the data. And for the first time, the percentage of whites dipped below 60% in the U.S. to 57.8% in 2020, the census stated.
Learn more about Hispanic Ministry in our diocese, here. |
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Members of the choir of Our Lady of Loretto Church in Hempstead, N.Y., sing during a Spanish-language Mass Sept. 6, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Seminary in Huntington, N.Y. The liturgy was part of the annual Labor Day Encuentro sponsored by the Hispanic Ministry and Evangelization office of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, N.Y. (CNS photo/Gregory A. Shemitz) |
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From Bishop Tobin
In case you missed it!
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Celebrating 150 years of La Salle Academy history
Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever!
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By Rick Snizek, Executive Editor, RI Catholic
PROVIDENCE — La Salle Academy has come quite a long way over the past 150 years, from its humble beginnings in a building on Fountain Street known as “The Brothers’ School,” in recognition of the three Christian Brothers who arrived in Providence in 1871 to operate a school under the values of St. John Baptist de la Salle. One of those founders, Brother Ptolemy (Dandurand), became the school’s first principal.
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La Salle Academy is celebrating 150 years of teaching minds and touching hearts.
(Photo courtesy of La Salle Academy)
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From our Catholic Schools |
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Learn more about Catholic Schools in Rhode Island.
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Congratulations to our newly inducted Student Council! We know you will be outstanding leaders, and work diligently for our school community!
Mercymount Country Day School, PreSchool-8, Cumberland
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St. Pius V School Firedogs celebrated the tennis and cross country teams during a fall pep rally October 12! Boys Cross Country team earned Division Champs, and Tennis is ranked 2nd in the Diocese!
St. Pius V School, PreK3-8, Providence
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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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Friday through Sunday, October 29-31
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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Catholic Women's Conference, Sat., Nov. 6
Advance registration required
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Our day begins with Holy Mass celebrated by Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence, in the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, Providence.
Following Mass are guest speakers, vendors, and more.
Please know that tickets will not be sold at the door.
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Holy Mass of Thanksgiving, Sat., Nov. 13
St. Paul Church, Cranston, Fr. Thomas Woodhouse, main celebrant and homilist
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Legion of Mary Centenary Celebration, Sun., Nov. 21 |
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All are invited to an Afternoon to Honor Mary and Jesus.
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Sounds of the Season Concert
Our 150th Anniversary celebration continues!
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Click the flyer for tickets and more! |
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration! |
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Download/print the flyer to share:
Learn more about Hispanic Ministry in our diocese, here. |
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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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Watch below now.
Or 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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