FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2022
FRIDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
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There’s a story about a little boy who was misbehaving in church one day during Holy Mass. His mother corrected him several times, growing more frustrated with each correction. He continued to misbehave. Finally, the little boy said to his mom: “I’ll be good if you give me ten dollars.” To which his mom replied, “Why should I give you ten dollars to be good? Your father is good for nothing.”
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A Prayer for the Second Sunday of Lent |
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As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving is “a witness to fraternal charity” and “a work of justice pleasing to God.”
- Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2462
Consider making a recurring gift to your parish
A Prayer for the Second Sunday of Lent
Loving God,
there is so much darkness in my life
and I hide from you.
Take my hand
and lead me out of the shadows of my fear.
Help me to change my heart.
Bring me to your truth
and help me to respond to your generous love.
Let me recognize the fullness of your love
which will fill my life.
Free me from the darkness in my heart
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Students share their Lenten sacrifice |
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Lent is an opportunity for greater service and reflection. Rhode Island Catholic asked Catholic school students what they have decided to sacrifice during the Lenten season.
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Where to give to help Ukraine |
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Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling. Here are some places to donate...
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Papal envoy sets off for besieged Ukrainian cities with ‘Gospel weapons’ |
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LVIV, Ukraine (Catholic News Service) — “I’ve come with the three most sophisticated Gospel weapons: prayer, fasting and alms,” Cardinal Konrad Krajewski told reporters in Western Ukraine March 10 as he prepared to head toward Kyiv and other cities under Russian bombardment.
At the behest of Pope Francis, Cardinal Krajewski, the papal almoner, arrived in Poland March 7 to offer encouragement and material help to Ukrainian refugees and the volunteers assisting them. Two days later, he crossed the border into Ukraine.
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Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, and Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych, head of the Eastern-rite Ukrainian Catholic Church, visit with Ukrainian refugees in Lviv, Ukraine, March 10, 2022. CNS photo/courtesy Ukrainian Catholic Church |
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Helping Ukraine from Rome |
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At the Basilica of Santa Sofia, a center of Ukrainian Catholic life on the outskirts of Rome, hundreds of volunteers arrive throughout the day bringing with them goods and supplies.
Watch below
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EDITORIAL: The Death Penalty is Unnecessary
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In 2013 Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother detonated two explosives at different points near the Boston Marathon’s finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds. With his brother Tamerlan killed in the aftermath of the attacks, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev received the death penalty after his trial but appealed the decision. His lawyers contended that he was denied due process, which may have lessened his sentence. Recently, in a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court rejected this argument saying that he received a fair trial. Tsarnaev will once again sit on death row.
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40 Days for Life presents an opportunity for all to renew their commitment to life |
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, RI Catholic
PROVIDENCE — In one hand, Jim Gilcreast held a sign praying for an end to abortion. In the other, he gripped a walking stick that became invaluable to him as he trod the sometimes uneven ground as he made his way across the overpass and toward the local headquarters for Planned Parenthood.
“This walk is tough on me,” said Gilcreast, a past state deputy of the Rhode Island Knights of Columbus, and parishioner of Mary, Mother of Mankind Parish, “but it is very important to be out here.”
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Office of Life and Family Ministry Coordinator Lisa Cooley reminds those gathered that the mission of the campaign is to bring together the Body of Christ in a spirit of unity during the 40-day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activities to change hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life. PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic |
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We celebrate the work and witness of consecrated women religious across the Diocese of Providence and the universal Church. Since the Sisters of Mercy arrived in 1851—the first religious to serve in RI—our diocese has been deeply enriched by women religious.
Thank you, Sisters!
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SAVE THE DATE!
THE CELEBRATION OF OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY CONTINUES
Celebration for Religious
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With joy and in thanksgiving for the gift of Religious vocation, we congratulate the Religious Jubilarians celebrating anniversaries of 80, 75, 70, 65, 60, 55, 50, 45, 40, 30, 35 and 25 years of religious life. They will be honored at a Jubilarian Celebration Saturday, April 23 beginning with Holy Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence with Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence, Celebrant and Fr. James Sullivan, OP Homilist. Everyone welcome!
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SAVE THE DATE!
THE CELEBRATION OF OUR 150TH ANNIVERSARY CONTINUES
Author and columnist George Weigel will visit RI
At Our Lady of Mercy, East Greenwich on Wednesday, March 23, 7 p.m.
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Time to plan the best summer ever!
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From our Catholic Schools |
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Learn more about Catholic Schools in Rhode Island.
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In Mr. VanOrsouw’s 7th grade Social Studies class , “Rhode Island Colonists" burn the Gaspee and The "Royal Commission" gets no answers.
Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System, Woonsocket
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DO YOU HAVE YOUR TICKETS FOR *NEXT* WEEKEND?
Friday and Saturday, March 18-19
In the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and McVinney Auditorium, Providence
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The Synod on Synodality
Join the Diocesan Discussion!
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What is it?
Pope Francis has asked every diocese across the world to engage people for a “listening phase” of the Synod on Synodality. Let your voice be heard—take the Diocese of Providence’s synodal survey and learn about other ways to participate at dioceseofprovidence.org/synod.
We want to hear from EVERYONE
We want to hear from everyone about their experience of the Catholic Church, especially active and inactive Catholics. Please invite your family members and friends to take the survey as well by giving them the link to our diocesan page: dioceseofprovidence.org/synod
Attend an upcoming Synod Gathering Session
- Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. - St. Mary of the Bay Church, Warren
- Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. - Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence
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Upcoming events in our Diocese
We hope you can join us!
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Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence
Catholic Youth Ministry
Events and more during this Lenten season
Hispanic Ministry Retreats
Life and Family Ministry
Support Group Meeting Schedules
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Need help?
Learn more -
Click here to see the good work of your Catholic Charities donation in action.
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Employment Opportunities in the Diocese of Providence |
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Whatever you eat, whatever you drink, whatever you do at all – do it for the glory of God "- Corinthians 10:31
Please click here to view the employment opportunities currently posted in the Diocese of Providence.
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Stay in touch
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Bishop Tobin
Diocese of Providence
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
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Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Communications and Public Relations
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI
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