Information from the Diocese of Providence
during the COVID-19 Crisis
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Catholic Charity Appeal closes at $5.1 million |
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PROVIDENCE — With the last pledge on the final day of the 2020 Catholic Charity Appeal, St. Augustine Church in Providence reached its fundraising goal of $165,000.
“It was a struggle, but we made it,” said Mary Lou Trottier, the Catholic Charity campaign committee co-chair for St. Augustine Church. Read more.
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The Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Providence honors veterans who have served our nation faithfully. In recognition of the selfless service and great sacrifices of our veterans, we provide a discount for veterans. Contact us to learn more. |
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Linda A'Vant-Deishinni to lead Black Catholic Ministry |
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PROVIDENCE — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has appointed Linda A’Vant-Deishinni to serve as coordinator of the diocesan Black Catholic Ministry Office effective Nov. 1.
A’Vant-Deishinni, who will serve in the new position while continuing to serve as director of the diocesan St. Martin de Porres Center, succeeds Patty January, the former head of the Black Catholic Ministry Office who retired this past summer.
“The Office of Black Catholic Ministry fulfills a very significant role in the life of our diocesan Church, now as much as ever,” Bishop Tobin said in his letter of appointment. Read more.
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PHOTO BY RICK SNIZEK/RHODE ISLAND CATHOLIC |
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Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ was educated in Catholic schools
Alex Trebek dies at 80
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WASHINGTON (CNS) — When the death of Alex Trebek — beloved longtime host of “Jeopardy!” — was announced, celebrities and fans around the country took to social media to express their grief.
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"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek and his wife, Jean, pose after receiving Fordham University's Founders' Award at a Jan. 7, 2020, reception at Bel-Air Country Club in Los Angeles. - CNS photo/Kait McKay, Fordham University
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More great photos from our Catholic Schools |
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Friday, October 30 Mercymount Country Day School, PreSchool-8, Cumberland, hosted its first "Trunk or Treat" event for members of the school community. From 8 foot gutters used to slide candy to trick or treaters and cars spaced out throughout the campus, the social distancing event was met with high praise and rave reviews.
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF MERCYMOUNT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL, CUMBERLAND, RI |
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The Diocese on Social Media
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Pope blesses statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal |
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis blessed a statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal as it was to begin a pilgrimage throughout Italy to mark the 190th anniversary of Mary’s apparitions to St. Catherine Laboure.
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Pope: Hope in a time of pandemic |
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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." Available here in English, Portuguese and Spanish.
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ON SALE NOW!
The 3rd volume in Father Robert Hayman's
"The History of the Diocese of Providence"
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Get Help
Learn more
Click here to see the good work of your Catholic Charities donation in action.
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The Rhode Island Catholic
Back in your mailbox biweekly
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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 biweekly!
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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Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Office of Communications
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI
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