THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022
THURSDAY OF THE THIRTEENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Diocesan sesquicentennial celebration closes on a gloriously high note
By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, Rhode Island Catholic
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence’s observance of its 150th anniversary has drawn to a close and the consensus among the hundreds of faithful participating in Sunday’s glorious Solemn Holy Mass at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul was that there couldn’t have been a more soaring and spiritually uplifting way to conclude the sesquicentennial year celebration.

The Apostolic Nuncio (Pope Francis’ official representative to the Church in the United States and to its Government), Archbishop Christophe Pierre, D.D., J.C.D., and more than 15 bishops from across the region — including Archbishop Leonard P. Blair, of Hartford, the Metropolitan See of the Diocese of Providence — were among the honored guests at the June 26 Mass.
PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin's Homily from the Solemn Holy Mass closing the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese of Providence, Sunday, June 26, 2022
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Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese of Providence
Published June 23, 2022
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Includes features on:
  • A Year to Remember: Holy Masses, special events and inspired speakers help make for a remarkable year celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Providence
  • 1872: The Birth of the Diocese of Providence
  • Cathedral renovations complete in time for anniversary
  • God’s goodness can be found in 150 years of vocations
  • The Pilgrims of Providence: How Immigration has Shaped the Diocese of Providence Throughout its History
  • The Founding of ‘The Visitor’
  • Auxiliary Bishops of the Diocese of Providence
  • At OLP, Jesus is ‘source and summit’ for generations of seminarians
  • Serving from the Start: Diocese has a long history of lovingly helping neighbors in need (over 100 years of diocesan Catholic Charities and Social Ministry)

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Cover of the commemorative June 23 edition. Designed by Laura Kilgus.
Catholic Charity Appeal exceeds goal, tops $6.8 million
By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, Rhode Island Catholic
PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Catholic Charity Appeal in the Diocese of Providence has exceeded 100% of its goal, surpassing $6.8 million in pledges and one-time gifts.

The annual appeal is the primary source of funding for the charitable outreach ministries and work of the diocese across Rhode Island, including the Emmanuel House homeless shelter in Providence, the Saint Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center, the Office of Immigration and Refugee Services, and many other programs providing material and spiritual support to Rhode Islanders in need.

The appeal also supports Saint Gabriel’s Call, a ministry providing material, spiritual, and social-emotional support to pregnant and new mothers as well as their children from eight locations across Rhode Island. The diocese recently announced Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s commitment to double the assistance provided through Saint Gabriel’s Call.
Rhode Island Catholic Editorial:
God Shows us How to Be Pro-Life
June 24, 2022, was an unusual day in the liturgical calendar. Typically, on that day, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist. Yet, on the Friday following Trinity Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. When two solemnities occur on the same day, feasts of Our Lord are given precedence. So, this year on June 24, we celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Next year we will return to celebrating John the Baptist’s birth on June 24.

PHOTO: MIKE CRUPI
Supreme Court overturns Roe in anticipated Dobbs decision
Diocese of Providence increases efforts to help moms and babies
By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON — In a 5-4 decision June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country. The court’s 213-page ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization was not totally unexpected due to the leak of an opinion draft a month earlier.

The ruling emphasizes that there is no constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The Dobbs case focused on an abortion clinic in Mississippi opposed to the state’s law banning abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The court’s reversal of its long-standing abortion ruling brings abortion policy decisions to the state level. At least half of states plan to ban or restrict abortions with this decision in place.

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Pro-life demonstrators are seen near the Supreme Court in Washington June 15, 2022.
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Much-anticipated Graduation edition published June 30!
Congratulations to the Class of 2022!
FINAL DAYS TO APPLY!
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*Deadline to apply is TOMORROW - Fri., July 1, 2022*
Hope & Cope Support Group
For those affected by addiction
The Diocese of Providence, St. Matthias Recovery Ministry, is offering Masses for Recovery and the Hope and Cope group monthly at St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., Warren.

Holy Mass
The Masses provide an encounter of God’s love and grace with special prayer intentions dedicated for recovery.

Support Group
Hope & Cope is a faith-based, free support group for family members or friends struggling with alcohol, drugs, and mental distress to pray, share, and explore helpful insights and resources.

Masses are at 6:00 p.m., followed by Hope and Cope at 7:00 p.m. in the Church Hall on the following 2022 dates: 7/24, 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/11. Registration is not required. For information, call 401-245-7000.

Next meeting is Sunday, July 24.
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