Information from the Diocese of Providence
during the COVID-19 Crisis
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Diocesan financial report shows mixed results for 2020 fiscal year |
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PROVIDENCE — Despite closing out the 2020 fiscal year with a $1.7 million operational loss for the Catholic Charity Appeal Corporation, in its separate General Fund Corporation for administration the Diocese of Providence managed to finish the fiscal year with a surplus of $318,013, according to an annual audit report of the diocese’s finances.
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The Imitation of Christ: You Can’t Click Your Way To Holiness
From Bishop Tobin
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It occurred to me recently how often I push a button, flip a switch, or click an icon to navigate everyday life. It’s become very automatic, mindless even, to push, flip or click – to turn off the alarm, open and close lights, adjust the heat, turn on the TV, surf channels, awaken the computer, engage the smart phone, browse the internet, check emails, brew coffee, pop the toaster, use the microwave, open the garage doors, and start the car. And that’s all before 9:00 a.m. It’s a pattern that lasts throughout the day.
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Our Most Sincere Thanks for Your Support!
From the Editor's Desk
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To all who contributed to Rhode Island Catholic’s Christmas Appeal — as well as those who remarkably and unfailingly continue to do so, even today as of this writing — we cannot thank you enough and are most grateful for your support!
While some other large diocesan newspapers have become casualties of the coronavirus pandemic, forced to shutter their operations permanently or move to publishing their content only online in response to the steep decline in print advertising this year, Rhode Island Catholic has been fortunate to have weathered the storm so far.
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Getting to Know Your Seminarians: Patrick Ryan
SEMINARIAN EDUCATION IS SUPPORTED BY THE CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL
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In case you missed it!
The Diocese on Social Media
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Cardinal prays on CNN program marking 500,000 COVID-19 deaths in U.S. |
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — During a Feb. 22 evening program on CNN, Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory offered a prayer for those who have died from COVID-19 asking God to “grant enteral peace to all our sisters and brothers lost to this disease.” Read more
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Archbishop Gallagher: Human rights are inalienable
The Vatican Secretary for Relation with States stresses the inalienable nature of human rights, in a video message during the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council
Watch below
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Station Churches in Rome during Lent |
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Ever since ancient times, one Church per day - called a 'statio' - acts as a pilgrimage site for each of the 40 days of Lent. The tradition continues to today, and offers an opportunity to ask for the intercession of the martyrs during our Lenten journey. Meeting in the places where these holy witnesses of faith are buried, the faithful participate in the Eucharist, as we journey toward Calvary.
Below are the first 10 Churches.
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Lent: a time for renewing faith, hope and love |
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"Lent is a time for believing, for welcoming God into our lives and allowing Him to ‘make his dwelling’ among us", the Pope writes in his Lenten message for 2021. “In our Lenten journey towards Easter, let us remember the One who ‘humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross’”.
(VATICAN NEWS) These words from the Pope’s message not only refer to the memorial dimension of remembrance, but also invite us to live
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40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
From the Office of Life & Family
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The Office of Life and Family Ministry would like to invite you to commit to do something this Lenten season - to peacefully pray to end abortion, to convert hearts and minds, to speak for the voiceless in our community. Sign up to pray at 40daysforlife.com/providence.
Sign up with a friend or your parish pro-life committee. These babies, mothers and fathers need our prayers!
If you have questions or would like to learn more about the campaign that calls for prayer, fasting and community outreach, please contact Lisa Cooley, coordinator, Office of Life and Family, 401.278.2518, lcooley@diocesofprovidence.org. Thank you! |
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A Story of Hope from Madagascar
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl 2021
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We all need food to nourish us and keep us healthy. Without food, we find it hard to concentrate, study, do our work or even play. Jesus often shared meals with friends and even strangers, and he teaches us to be generous in sharing what we have to eat with others.
Click below to watch video
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Evenings of Reflection for Lent: March 15, 16 & 17
In the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Cathedral Square, Providence
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Retiros en Español
From the Office of Hispanic Ministry
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Faith Formation Convocation to be held virtually this year
Friday to Sunday, March 19-21
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Lenten Fast and Abstinence Regulations
Click here for the 2021 Guidelines and Regulations for Lent.
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Great photos from our Catholic Schools |
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Blessed Sacrament School, Providence - PreK-8
Two 4th graders proudly show off their Black History Month Project
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Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional, Woonsocket - PreK-8
Fourth grade science class test the strength of a magnetic field as they run magnets under various objects to see if the field will pass through and grab hold of the paper clip on top
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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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Learn more about how you can support the mission of the Diocese of Providence
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Diocesan Youth Day 2021
Save the Date!
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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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The Rhode Island Catholic |
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After having moved all publishing to the RI Catholic website as the pandemic began to unfold, the diocesan newspaper has returned to print!
Find the Catholic online:
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Live-streamed and pre-recorded Masses |
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**Please consult parish websites, bulletins, and social media often for the most up-to-date Mass times as we slowly move to resume public worship. Be reminded that some parishes may continue with live-streaming liturgies, Mass times may change, and each parish will have guidelines in place for parishioners.**
Regular Masses
During the COVID-19 Crisis, regular Masses continue to be posted on the diocesan website page dedicated to parish live-streamed/pre-recorded Masses. Find it here.
Special Devotions & Public Worship
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Watch the Sunday 10:00am Mass live from the Cathedral |
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Stay in touch
Get help, follow the Diocese on social media, and more
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Stay up-to-date with what is happening in our diocese, "Follow" us on social media:
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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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