Jesus Doesn’t Take A Vacation
From Bishop Tobin
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Summer is a time when many of us take a step back from our normal routines and unwind a little bit. The slower schedule at work and school, and the nicer weather (at least here in the north), afford us the opportunity to rest, relax, recreate and recharge – perhaps by spending some time with family and friends, traveling somewhere pleasant, or just sitting on the front porch catching-up with the neighbors.
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A Corporal Work of Mercy: Bishop Thomas J. Tobin dedicates Saints Peter & Paul Mausoleum |
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By Rick Snizek, Executive Editor, RI Catholic
CRANSTON — At the western end of St. Ann Cemetery, in a bucolic grove, stands the Diocese of Providence’s newest place of rest for the dearly departed.
With its twin 50-foot-high towers the Saints Peter & Paul Mausoleum bears a resemblance to the diocesan cathedral in downtown Providence. The newly finished 22,000 square-foot building, which will provide much-needed interior and exterior burial space for 2,086 caskets and 720 cremation niches, is a work of art, crafted of some of the finest materials available.
MORE ABOUT THE MAUSOLEUM
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Bishop Thomas J. Tobin blesses the new Saints Peter and Paul Mausoleum at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston during its dedication ceremony on Saturday. (Photo: Rick Snizek, Executive Editor, RI Catholic) |
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Pray with us!
Tuesday, June 29 is the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
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Saints Peter and Paul are the principle pillars of the Church founded by Christ and they are the patron saints of the Diocese of Providence!
Prayer to Saints Peter and Paul
O God, who on the Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul, give us the noble and holy joy of this day, grant, we pray, that your Church may in all things follow the teaching of those through whom she received the beginnings of right religion.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
- from the Roman Missal, Collect for Mass during the day on June 29
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Our Faith in Action
Today the St. Martin de Porres Senior Center kicked off their "WE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH” Summer Senior Concert Series
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Many gathered to enjoy the Sounds of Gospel, R&B and Soul, lunch by Father James Ruggieri and receive free Covid-19 vaccines given by the RI Dept. of Health.
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(Photos: Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor/Production Manager, Rhode Island Catholic) |
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2021 Graduation Edition of the Rhode Island Catholic
Published June 24
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Subscribe now and/or purchase a copy of this special print-only edition by contacting us Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 401-272-1010.
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John the Baptist and the Desire to ‘Fit in’
Editorial in the Rhode Island Catholic
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“The desire to fit in is the root of almost all wrongdoing.” Those are the words of Christopher Freiman, a philosophy professor from the College of William and Mary. And his point is well-taken. So often the desire to “fit in” — the desire to be accepted by a certain group of people — the desire not to stand out in a crowd — causes otherwise good men and women to compromise their morals and do things that they know are wrong.
What would our Founding Fathers say? This is something to consider as Independence Day approaches....
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Bishops vote to draft teaching document on the Eucharist |
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bishops approved by a wide margin a plan to draft a document to examine the "meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the church" following a lengthy debate during their spring general assembly. The action to move forward passed with 168 votes in favor and 55 votes against it. There were six abstentions.
The results, announced June 18, the final day of the virtual spring assembly, allow the bishops' Committee on Doctrine to draft the document and present it for discussion when the bishops reconvene in person in November.
MORE RESOURCES
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A priest holds the Eucharist in this illustration.(CNS photo/Bob Roller) |
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Pope: The mission that comes with age |
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Writing to his peers, Catholics who have reached a venerable age like he has, Pope Francis told older Catholics that God is close to them and still has plans for their lives.
Watch below
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Pope to grandparents, all elderly people: ‘You are needed’ |
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Writing to his peers, Catholics who have reached a venerable age like he has, Pope Francis told older Catholics that God is close to them and still has plans for their lives.
“I was called to become the bishop of Rome when I had reached, so to speak, retirement age, and thought I would not be doing anything new,” said the pope, who is 84 now and was elected when he was 76.
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An elderly woman reacts as she meets Pope Francis during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this March 22, 2017, file photo. The pope has chosen the theme "I am with you always," for the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, to be celebrated July 25. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) |
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Can you help?
With your support, we will be able to continue to help provide social, educational and spiritual support to thousands of Rhode Islanders
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Throughout the month of June, the Diocese of Providence Thanks Essential Workers |
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Tell Congress not to take innocent lives! |
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Help support Catholic Education
Act now - deadline to apply is July 1, 2021
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Click here to learn more about FACE of Rhode Island. |
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Are you on Instagram?
Now we are, too!
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In case you missed it!
The Diocese on social media
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Get yours today!
Rhode Island Chamber Music Season Subscription
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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
All RI Chamber Music Concerts for the 2021-2022 season
will be General Admission Seating.
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Mother of Hope Summer Camp opens THIS MONDAY! |
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Where are you going? Where is God calling you to go?
Join us at Quo Vadis Summer Camp this July and discern
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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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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
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