FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, priest
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“Age Is Just A Number.” No, It Isn’t! |
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You’ve probably heard the saying, “Age is just a number.” Well, I’m here to say, “No, it isn’t.” Age is much more than a number. There are lots of things that come along with growing older, some of which are good, and some, not so much.
Author Philip Roth said that “Old age isn’t a battle; old age is a massacre.” Though I haven’t been massacred yet, I’m certainly in full retreat. I’m taking a bunch of pills each day to hold-off the relentless onslaught of health challenges. Recently, I ...
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Diocese awarding a piece of history to major donors in cathedral towers restoration project |
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PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS
By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
PROVIDENCE — Although the scaffolding has come down on the largest exterior renovation project in the history of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, those who would like to support this project with a significant donation to the renewal effort still have the opportunity to bring a piece of that storied history into their own homes.
Individuals donating $5,000 or more toward either the repair or replacement of the stones on the façade of the cathedral or its towers will receive a commemorative plaque containing an actual piece of the cathedral’s signature brownstone removed during the project.
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EDITORIAL
Fix Immigration Policy Already
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Venezuelan migrants stand outside St. Andrew's Church in Edgartown, Mass., on Martha's Vineyard Sept. 14, 2022. RAY EWING, VINEYARD GAZETTE, CNS
On September 15, two planes landed in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Onboard were 50 undocumented migrants from Venezuela looking to find refuge. This event follows similar stories of migrants transported from overwhelmed border towns to sanctuary cities in the country. Many condemned the action as a horrific example of using people as political pawns to make a point. One wonders how horrific it would be to get off a plane on a beautiful island in the Atlantic compared to the horrors of a despotic government in Venezuela or an overcrowded border town facility. Fortunately, the residents of Martha’s Vineyard rose to the occasion and provided aid to the migrants. We commend them for their charity.
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Diocese to observe Respect Life Month with several events |
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor
PROVIDENCE — While pro-life advocates have much to celebrate this year, following the landmark Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, the battle to protect life in all its stages continues.
“We now live in a post Roe America,” said Lisa Cooley, coordinator of the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry.
“We praise God for the Dobbs decision, which led to the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade. This has opened a new chapter in the struggle to recognize the humanity of the unborn and to recognize in law their God-given right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness...
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AS WE BEGIN RESPECT LIFE MONTH
Join us tomorrow morning!
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AS WE BEGIN RESPECT LIFE MONTH
Beginning this Wed., Sept. 28
Sign up, stand with a friend!
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JOIN BISHOP TOBIN ON THE FIRST DAY OF RESPECT LIFE MONTH
Fri., Sept. 23 is the final day to register!
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RESPECT LIFE MONTH ACTIVITY
All are welcome!
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RESOURCES AND SUPPORT
FOR WOMEN, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
FROM THE DIOCESE OF PROVIDENCE
Learn more about how the Diocese of Providence is supporting mothers and families in need every day across Rhode Island:
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FRI., SEPT. 23 IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
Register through your parish - click image below for more
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AT MCVINNEY AUDITORIUM, PROVIDENCE
The Harlem Quartet | September 29, 2022 | 7:30 PM
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The Harlem Quartet advances diversity in classical music while engaging new audiences with genre-defying repertoire that includes combines music from the classical string quartet canon with jazz, Latin, and contemporary works.
Watch below
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LLEGANDO AL AUDITORIO MCVINNEY, PROVIDENCIA/COMING TO MCVINNEY AUDITORIUM, PROVIDENCE
Tony Melendez!
Sábado Octubre 1 & Sunday, October 2
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Mira la historia de la extraordinaria vida de Tony a continuación/Watch the story of Tony's remarkable life below:
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Your prayers for priestly vocations provide the spiritual support for our seminarians and your donation to the Seminarian Education Fund Collection provides the financial support for their education and formation for the priesthood of Jesus Christ.
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Young men learn about Our Lady of Providence Seminary at College Fair |
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PHOTO COURTESY OF FATHER BRIAN MORRIS
Seminarians Aidan Blanchette and Anthony Caruso represent Our Lady of Providence Seminary at the 2022 Bishop Hendricken College Fair in Warwick. Our Lady of Providence Seminary is a regional seminary serving New England dioceses with a mission to serve the Roman Catholic Church in preparing men for the priesthood.
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Father Scott J. Pontes installed as Pastor of St. Joseph's in Newport |
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PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin installed Father Scott J. Pontes as the new pastor of St. Joseph’s parish in Newport on Saturday, Sept. 17. Bishop Tobin was the principal celebrant at the Holy Mass. Concelebrants included Father Pontes, Father Jim Worth, a parish priest of St. Joseph’s Parish in Maplewood, New Jersey, as well as Father Thomas Ferland and Father John O’Brien.
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Dr. Peter Kreeft to Speak at St. Paul’s Church in Cranston
Sun., Oct. 2: “Spiritual Warfare: How People of Faith Can Combat Unholy Influences in Society”
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CRANSTON — Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., professor of Philosophy at Boston College, will speak on “Spiritual Warfare: How People of Faith Can Combat Unholy Influences in Society,” on Sunday, Oct. 2, at 3 p.m., at St. Paul’s School Auditorium, 1789 Broad St., Cranston.
A convert to the Catholic church from Calvinism, Dr. Kreeft has been a major literary force in the world of English-language Catholic apologetics for several decades. He has authored more than 100 books including Handbook of Catholic Apologetics and Because God Is Real.
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Catholic Athletic League happenings |
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Making room: Catholics with disabilities hope synod will hear their voices |
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Pope Francis accepts a document on people with disabilities from Giulia Cirillo, a member of the Sant'Egidio community, at the end of the general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Sept. 21, 2022. People with disabilities submitted a draft document to the Synod of Bishops on the needs of people with disabilities and their contributions to the life of the church. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
By: Junno Arocho Esteves
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Gospel of St. John tells the story of Jesus’ encounter with a man who was born blind. Upon seeing him, the disciples asked Jesus if the man’s blindness was due to his sins or that of his parents.
“Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him,” Jesus replied before healing the man.
One could dismiss the disciples’ query as a reflection of the beliefs of a bygone era. But Luz Elena Bracamonte Zamora, a member of the Deaf Catholic Youth Initiative for the Americas, knows those beliefs are still prevalent today.
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Pope: How to inherit eternal life |
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Pope Francis spoke about the way to inherit eternal life Sept. 18.
Watch below
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In case you missed it!
From Bishop Tobin
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Upcoming events and activities in our Diocese
We hope you can join us!
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Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence
Catholic Youth Ministry
Ministerio Hispano/Hispanic Ministry
Life and Family Ministry
Office of Faith Formation
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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