Information from the Diocese of Providence
during the COVID-19 Crisis
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A Potato Peeler Parable
From Bishop Tobin
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A few years back, my nephew, who was still living in New England at the time, was coming to Providence to join me for dinner. Actually he was coming to Providence to cook dinner for me, because I don’t cook.
Before he left home he called to ask, “Uncle Tom, do you have a potato peeler in your kitchen?” He knew that my kitchen furnishings were pretty limited. “Gee, Dan, I don’t know,” I said. “What does a potato peeler look like?”
He brought his own potato peeler with him.
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Health safety protocols, vaccines will help us to regain some semblance of pre-pandemic lives |
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Deacon Dr. Timothy Flanigan shares his expertise as an infectious disease specialist in treating COVID-19, HIV and Ebola.
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A screenshot from the March 24 Zoom presentation, “A Journey Through Three Pandemics,” given by Dr. Timothy Flanigan, pictured at left, for donors and friends of St. Patrick Academy in Providence. |
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Letter to the Editor: Assisted suicide offends our God-given dignity and is never morally permissible |
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To the Editor:
On April 9 the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on HB5572, a bill disingenuously entitled the Lila Sapinsly Compassionate Care Act. “Compassionate care” to end a life is nothing other than doctor assisted suicide. If assisted suicide for terminally ill patients is legalized it is not hard to imagine that the criteria of terminal illness will expand in a few years. Since the legalization of assisted suicide in Oregon in 1998 there have been many unintended and dangerous consequences. The criteria inevitably expands to include new categories of people, subjecting ever-increasing numbers to deadly harm through mistakes, abuse and coercion.
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Pope at Audience: Church is the house and school of prayer |
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(VATICAN NEWS) - Continuing his catechesis on Christian prayer at the weekly General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis explains that prayer belongs to the very essence of the Church, without which she cannot carry out her evangelising mission and service to others.
(Photo: Vatican Media)
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During his homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis said that everyone has a mission to witness to Jesus.
Watch below
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Great photos from our Catholic Schools |
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Click here to learn more about Catholic Schools in Rhode Island. |
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Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional, Woonsocket - PreK-8
Math and hand/eye coordination in the Pre-K 3 classroom!
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Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, Cranston - PreK-8
Kindergarten students enjoying their first music class in the music room/theater!
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This weekend in our parishes!
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Tomorrow!
Catholic Men's Conference
Saturday, April 17
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Next Support Group Meeting is this Sunday night!
Do you have someone close to you who is dealing with drugs, alcohol, addictions or mental distress?
The Hope & Cope Support Group is here to help
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Learn more about the Matthias Ministry - - dedicated to reaching and supporting individuals struggling with drug and alcohol problems. We also provide help to families in need of guidance or support due to a loved one’s drug or alcohol problem. |
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Don't miss out!
Rhode Island Movie Premiere of ROE V. WADE
Thursday, May 6 at 7:00pm
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Come to the Open House, Saturday, May 15!
Mother of Hope Summer Day Camp
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Bring the family and visit camp at the Open House, Sunday, May 15 from 11:00am to 3:00pm!
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Diocesan Youth Day 2021
Save the Date! Saturday, September 11!
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Need help during these challenging days?
Learn more!
Click here to see the good work of your Catholic Charities donation in action.
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Gathered, live streamed and pre-recorded Masses
Contact each parish directly for the most up to date information
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Please consult parish websites, bulletins, and social media for Mass times/Special Devotions and/or contact each parish directly for the most up to date information.
Be reminded that some parishes may continue with live-streaming liturgies, Mass times may change without notice due to the pandemic, and parishes will have guidelines in place for parishioners - - contact each parish directly for all the most up to date information.
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Watch Sunday 10:00am Holy Mass live from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence |
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Unable to attend Holy Mass?
Learn how to Make a Spiritual Communion
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March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, Rev. Jeremy J. Rodrigues, S.T.L., Administrative Secretary to the Bishop & Director of the Office for Divine Worship, Diocese of Providence, recorded videos for the faithful explaining "How to Make a Spiritual Communion."
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The Rhode Island Catholic |
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After having moved all publishing to the RI Catholic website as the pandemic began to unfold spring 2020, the diocesan newspaper has returned to print!
Find the RI Catholic online:
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Stay in touch
Follow the Diocese on social media
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Stay up-to-date with what is happening in our diocese:
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Learn more about how you can support the mission of the Diocese of 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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