FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2022
FRIDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK OF EASTER
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If you follow Catholic news at all, you’re no doubt aware that Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90 years old and former bishop of Hong Kong, was recently arrested by the Chinese Communist government and charged, in effect, with being a dissident. In truth, Cardinal Zen has been a fearless defender of democracy and religious liberty. Even though the Cardinal was detained for only a short time and then released, there’s little doubt that he will continue to be monitored and bullied by the Communist government. His arrest also highlights the plight of the Catholic Church in China that increasingly is being harassed by government officials.
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N.Y. Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivers powerful presentation at the cathedral
Visit was a major event in Diocese of Providence’s 150th anniversary celebration
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BY COLE DESANTIS, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
PROVIDENCE — On Sunday, May 15, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York City, delivered a special presentation at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul as part of the Diocese of Providence’s 150th anniversary celebration.
Hundreds were in attendance for the major event, which was co-sponsored by the diocese and the Portsmouth Institute for Faith and Culture, including laypeople, clergy and religious, and Catholic school students clad in their school uniforms.
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A BLESSED EVENT: New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan made a special visit to the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Sunday. The event, which was co-sponsored by the Portsmouth Institute for Faith and Culture, was part of the Diocese of Providence’s 150th anniversary celebration. Photo: Laura Kilgus |
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TOMORROW BEGINNING AT NOON!
Arts Festival to celebrate vibrant, creative students in celebration of 150th anniversary of diocese
Event to feature World Premiere of chorus piece by liturgical musician and composer Tom Kendzia
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By LAURA KILGUS, Assistant Editor, Rhode Island Catholic
PORTSMOUTH — Bring chairs, blankets, coolers and snacks and relax by the bay as students from Catholic schools across Rhode Island inspire through the gift of the arts, as the faithful celebrate all the great things the Lord has done over the past 150 years in the Diocese of Providence.
On Saturday, May 21, from noon to 4 p.m., all are invited to the Catholic Schools Arts Festival at St. Philomena School of the Sacred Heart, 324 Cory’s Lane, Portsmouth. The festival is an outdoor Performing Arts Showcase Concert featuring the creativity of students from across the diocese. Food from locally-owned food trucks will also be available for purchase.
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The celebration of our 150th Anniversary continues...
From the Archives: Love and Service to All
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As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Providence, we welcome readers to share special photos from their church events or Catholic school moments of the past. Send photos and caption information to editor@thericatholic.com.
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PHOTO: PROVIDENCE VISITOR ARCHIVES |
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Keep the Heat On awards most heating assistance in program's 17-year history |
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BY RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, Rhode Island Catholic
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence granted $411,637.10 in heating assistance this season, the most aid it has provided in the 17-year history of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s Keep the Heat On Program. This amount is more than double the $171,119.55 in assistance it provided last season.
The extraordinary assistance provided to those with no place else to turn to keep their homes warm was made possible by a $250,000 National Grid Foundation grant. This amount matched the energy utility foundation’s previous largest-ever gift to the program.
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Diocesan Healthcare Ministry gives thanks for essential workers |
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By DANIEL J. HOLMES, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent
PROVIDENCE — Although the frontlines themselves have finally faded, the bravery displayed by frontline workers over the past two years continues to inspire gratitude in the Diocese of Providence.
The COVID-19 pandemic served as a solemn reminder of just how many forms of labor are essential to maintaining our complex modern society, and helped to enkindle a newfound appreciation for the sometimes overlooked workers who keep the shelves of our grocery stores well-stocked, the streets of our communities safe, and the wheels on our busses going round and round.
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The Diocese of Providence Office of Pastoral Care for Healthcare Facilities celebrated the second Annual Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving for all essential workers on Sunday, May 15, at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Providence. PHOTOS: DANIEL J. HOLMES |
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EDITORIAL: Abortion and Intimidation |
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If your argument is not so great, just intimidate.
That’s the contemporary philosophy of the “woke progressives” who currently control most of the secular media and academic institutions in the United States of America. And this has been especially evident since May 2 of this year. That’s the day a draft opinion of the Supreme Court concerning the pending Mississippi abortion case was leaked to the public. If it were to become the majority opinion of the court when the case is finally decided in a few weeks, this draft in its present form would overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, and return the issue of abortion to individual states. Not surprisingly, many abortion supporters are infuriated at this prospect. As a result of their apoplexy, churches all over the country have been vandalized and desecrated, pro-life pregnancy centers have been firebombed, and Supreme Court justices — as well as members of their families!—have been harassed and in some cases threatened with physical violence.
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Tell the members of the RI General Assembly you don't want to pay for someone else's abortion |
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Right click on the image below to save and share.
Thank you!
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Please email the Rhode Island Governor today on taxpayer funded abortion |
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According to the Providence Journal (5/5/22, page 7A), Rhode Island's Office of Management and Budget produced an analysis on March 24, the key finding of which is that the state of Rhode Island could potentially save $5.4 million a year in taxpayer dollars if we allow state taxpayer dollars to pay for the killing of preborn babies in abortion rather than delivering these same babies.
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Following Mary in St. Peter's |
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In the month of May, which Catholics dedicate to Mary, the new pastor of St. Peter's Basilica has been leading an "itinerant Marian prayer service" each Wednesday.
Watch below.
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Saints’ lives prove God’s love for all, pope says at canonization Mass |
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By: Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The lives of the saints prove that holiness is not an unreachable goal accomplished by a select few but comes from acknowledging and sharing God’s love, Pope Francis said.
“Our Christian lives begin not with doctrine and good works, but with the amazement born of realizing that we are loved, prior to any response on our part,” the pope said in his homily during the canonization Mass in which he declared 10 men and women as saints of the Catholic Church.
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Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the canonization of 10 new saints in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican May 15, 2022. Five of the new saints are from Italy, three from France, one from India and one from the Netherlands. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) |
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How the church is helping in Ukraine |
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On her first trip to Rome since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the president of Caritas Ukraine highlighted the humanitarian work the Catholic Church is doing amid the fighting.
Watch below
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In case you missed it!
From Bishop Tobin
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Pray for and support Vocations in the Diocese of Providence
Join us this Mon., May 23 at 7 p.m.
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Interested in promoting vocations in the Diocese of Providence, consider joining the Serra Club. Our next meeting is Monday, May 23 at Our Lady of Providence Seminary, 485 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI.
For more information, see flyer below:
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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
Hispanic Ministry Retreats
Support Group Meeting Schedules
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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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Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Communications and Public Relations
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI
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