A Towering Restoration Project begins in Providence
Critical repair work begins to secure the historic towers of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
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By Rick Snizek, Executive Editor, Rhode Island Catholic
PROVIDENCE — Four months after the staging surrounding the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul was taken down following the completion of a nine-month, $4.5 million project to replace the entire roof of the 131-year-old spiritual seat of the Diocese of Providence, the staging has reappeared. This time around its iconic towers.
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The morning sun shines upon the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on July 5 as workers ascend the scaffolding to begin another day of repairs on its sandstone towers.
(Photo: Rick Snizek, Executive Editor, Rhode Island Catholic)
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Time-sensitive Action Alert - can you please help?
Oppose most extreme pro-abortion appropriations bill!
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Congress is continuing to move forward on paying for abortion with your tax dollars! Your U.S. senators and representative need to hear from you now.
The House Committee on Appropriations is advancing bills this week that would:
- force taxpayers to pay for elective abortions;
- force health care providers and professionals to perform and refer for abortion against their deeply-held beliefs;
- force employers and insurers to cover and pay for abortion in health plans.
Don't let Congress vote for an appropriations bill that includes this coercion!
Easily send a pre-written email by clicking the red button just below. It only takes a moment!
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Bishop appoints new members to diocesan Finance Council |
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By Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, Rhode Island Catholic
PROVIDENCE — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has confirmed three new individuals to serve on the Finance Council for the Diocese of Providence. Father John C. Codega, Deborah DiNardo, Esq., and Cesar A. Zuleta will serve on the council for a five-year term effective July 1, 2021.
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Catholic Charity Appeal tops $6.2 million, rebounding from impacts of pandemic |
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, Rhode Island Catholic
PROVIDENCE — In spite of the continued challenges faced in running its annual Catholic Charity Appeal, the Diocese of Providence closed its 2021 campaign on June 30 with $6,238,318 in pledges, meeting nearly 92 percent of its $6.8 million goal. As of June 30, the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development has received $5,533,300, 89 percent of the monies pledged.
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Join the Providence seminarians for a 10 mile run/walk at the “Blessing of the Fleet” on July 23rd in Narragansett!
Visitors can participate in the walk/run, or attend on the sidelines and take part in the festivities!
Click image below for more!
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Don't you wish you were there?
Mother of Hope Camp - THE place for outdoor summer adventures!
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Our Rhode Island summer may seem to be either hot and humid or crazy rainy, but its always happy and cool at Mother of Hope Camp in Chepachet, on the shores of Echo Lake!
Call today 401-568-3580 to reserve your place!
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Local youth, adults honored for commitment to faith
2021 Catholic Youth Ministry Awards
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As the COVID-19 pandemic prevented holding the annual celebration of the Diocesan Catholic Youth Ministry and Scouting Awards at the Cathedral, a bright ray of hope beamed in the local presentations of the major national awards: the St. Timothy and Companions on the Journey. Eight youth and five adults were chosen from those nominated by their parishes and Catholic high schools to receive these prestigious honors.
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A free and fun afternoon - for teens and their families!
Swim, canoe, hike and more!
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Pope released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica |
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis was released from Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the Vatican confirmed.
In a statement released July 14, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said that after leaving the hospital midmorning, the pope visited the Basilica of St. Mary Major to say a prayer of gratitude before the icon of “Salus Populi Romani” (health of the Roman people).
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Pope Francis greets police officers before entering the Vatican after being discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital following his recovery from colon surgery in this screengrab taken from a video July 14, 2021.
(CNS photo/Cristiano Corvino, Reuters TV screengrab)
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Pope speaks from hospital window |
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Pope Francis prayed the Angelus and addressed the world from the window of his hospital suite in Rome July 11.
Watch below
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In case you missed it!
The Diocese on social media
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Calling all incoming grade 9-12 boys and recent grads!
Where are you going?
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Live music is back at McVinney!
Get you Rhode Island Chamber Music Season Subscription or individual concert tickets
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The Rhode Island Chamber Music Series returns to McVinney!
October 14, 2021
November 4, 2021
March 24, 2022
May 12, 2022
To purchase the RI Chamber Music Season Subscription for all four chamber concerts, please click here to follow the link. To purchase tickets for individual concerts, click the blue links above for each concert. |
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Tell Congress not to take innocent lives! |
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Learn more -
Click here to see the good work of your Catholic Charities donation in action.
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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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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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Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Office of Communications
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI
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