Information from the Diocese of Providence
during the COVID-19 Crisis
November 20, 2020
We All Have A Mixed Legacy
Recently a prominent American archbishop passed away. The headline of his obituary said that he left behind a “mixed legacy.” The obit went on to recall the archbishop’s accomplishments along with what the article deemed to be his missteps and failures. Read more.
Getting to Know Your Seminarians: Aidan Blanchette
SEMINARIAN EDUCATION IS SUPPORTED BY THE CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL
Catholic Medical Society celebrates Mass for health care workers
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Catholic Medical Society celebrated the Feast of St. Luke a bit early this year — meeting at St. Patrick Church, Providence, for Mass on Oct. 16 rather than Oct. 18. Read more.
PHOTO BY DANIEL J. HOLMES/RHODE ISLAND CATHOLIC
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Mount Saint Charles Academy, 6-12, Woonsocket, Pre-AP Chemistry classes calculating specific heat of unknown metal samples. Working hard, staying safe. Nice job Mounties!




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World Day of Poor initiatives adapt to pandemic, Vatican official says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Even during a global pandemic, the World Day of the Poor was an important opportunity for parishes to highlight the importance of charity and spiritual comfort for those in need, said a Vatican official.

Although restrictions meant to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus have meant some initiatives had to be canceled or modified, ... Read more.
A health care worker, masked for protection from COVID-19, cares for a homeless man at the Pope Francis Center in Detroit in May 2020. The pope is scheduled to mark World Day of the Poor with a Mass and charitable efforts to feed the poor and look after their medical needs. (CNS photo/Jim West)
Pope: Prayer is like oxygen
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Learn how to Make a Spiritual Communion
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." Available here in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
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"The History of the Diocese of Providence"
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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
As in the past, please consult your parish's bulletin, website, and social media pages for the specifics relative to special devotions, the Rosary, and more. Find parish contact and website information here.
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