December 3, 2021
About our anniversary year
Beginning September 8, 2021, the Diocese of Providence is celebrating the sesquicentennial of its foundation through a series of events running through June 2022. For more information on our anniversary events, visit dioceseofprovidence.org/150
The Preacher of Advent: John the Baptist
Along with the prophets of the Old Testament, particularly Isaiah, and with our Blessed Mother, the Virgin Mary, one of the lead characters of the Advent Season is John the Baptist. In the liturgy of Advent John appears in the Gospels especially on the second and third Sundays.


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The Second Sunday of Advent

"A voice of one crying in the desert,
Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths."
– Mat 3:1-3

Prayer for lighting the second candle of Advent
Let us pray.
O Lord, stir up our hearts
that we may prepare for Thy only begotten Son,
that through His coming
we may be made worthy to serve Thee with pure souls.
Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This Sunday - our 150th Anniversary celebration continues!
Sounds of the Season Concert
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The First Bishop of Providence: Thomas Francis Hendricken
As the Diocese of Providence celebrates its 150th anniversary through June 26, 2022, Rhode Island Catholic will feature monthly profiles of the eight men who have served as diocesan shepherds through its history.
By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, RI Catholic
PROVIDENCE — According to historical accounts in the Providence Visitor, the religious magazine established in 1875 as the first publication of the Diocese of Providence by its first shepherd, Bishop Thomas Francis Hendricken, the future bishop was destined for the priesthood by his parents back in his native Ireland.


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Diocese thankful for major gift received in support of seminarian education
By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, RI Catholic
PROVIDENCE — Barbara Papitto wears two gold crosses around her neck — one for her deep faith in Christ, while the second, on a longer chain which places it closer to her heart, belonged to her late husband Ralph.
PHOTO: Laura Kilgus, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic
*ACTION ALERT*
Faith Groups Say the Build Back Better Act Would Exclude Faith-Based Child Care and Pre-Kindergarten Providers
We need your help to ensure the Build Back Better Act does not effectively exclude Catholic schools from child care and pre-K programs, thereby severely limiting options for families!

The Build Back Better Act will suppress, if not exclude the participation of many faith-based Child Care and Pre-Kindergarten providers. As this bill continues to be debated on Capitol Hill, please circulate this USCCB Action Alert: https://www.votervoice.net/USCCB/Campaigns/89541/Respond 
Restoration of the Towers at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
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Vatican launches #IamChurch campaign for persons with disabilities
From the diocesan Apostolate with People with Disabilities
The #IamChurch campaign for persons with disabilities begins December 6 with a series of video testimonies of Christians living with disabilities.



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God can act in unexpected ways, calling for brave acceptance, pope says
By: Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — St. Joseph teaches people to learn to take life as it comes and to accept what God has in mind, Pope Francis said.

Speaking about how Joseph reacted to Mary being pregnant while they were still engaged, the pope explained why St. Joseph “gives us an important lesson: He chooses Mary with ‘his eyes open,'” and “with all the risks” that came with it.
Pope Francis arrives for his general audience in Paul VI hall at the Vatican Dec. 1, 2021.
(CNS photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters)
Pope’s December prayer intention: For Catechists
“Catechists have an invaluable mission for the transmission and growth of the faith,” says Pope Francis in The Pope Video for December.

Watch below
January 2022 Life and Family Ministry Events
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Upcoming events in our Diocese
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From Bishop Tobin
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From our Catholic Schools
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Advent Prayer
St. Augustine School, PreK-8, Providence
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Buddies!
St. Margaret School, PreK-8, East Providence
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150 Acts of Charity
How to recognize someone or how to get involved
About the 150 Acts of Charity
To make a recognition
During our special 150th Anniversary Celebration, Bishop Tobin is recognizing 150 unsung individuals/groups of our diocesan family who have performed new and/or increased volunteer efforts in our diocesan parishes, Catholic schools and organizations and/or in their wider communities during the 150th Diocesan Celebration Year. Recognition will take place individually and in groups throughout the coming year. Learn more and/or make a recognition at dioceseofprovidence.org/150-acts-of-charity.

To get involved
To volunteer or partner with us, please contact Catholic Charities at 401-421-7833 or email 150ActsofCharity@dioceseofprovidence.org.
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Employment Opportunities in the Diocese of Providence

Whatever you eat, whatever you drink, whatever you do at all – do it for the glory of God "- Corinthians 10:31

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