FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2022
WEEK 6 OF ORDINARY TIME
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But the Lord said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” So I will boast more gladly of my weakness in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and constraints for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong. (2 Cor 12: 9-10)
Over the years, I have found great consolation in these words of St. Paul. It’s counter-intuitive for us to think of weakness being strength, but when it comes to our relationship with Jesus Christ, it’s absolutely true.
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National Grid Foundation donates $250,000 to KTHO
National Grid Foundation gift helps warm local homes this winter
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PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence has announced that the National Grid Foundation has made another major gift donation for its Keep the Heat On heating assistance program. The donation of $250,000 is the eighth major gift that the heating assistance program has accepted from the Foundation and the largest to date, more than double last year’s donation of $100,000.
“The Diocese of Providence is very grateful to the National Grid Foundation for its wonderful donation to the Keep the Heat On program,” said Bishop Thomas J. Tobin. “This generous gift will warm many hearts and homes in the days and weeks to come. In the name of all those who will directly benefit from our heating assistance program, a sincere ‘thank you’ to the National Grid Foundation!”
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National Grid Foundation Executive Director Ed White and Director of Philanthropy Deborah Drew, present Bishop Thomas J. Tobin and Secretary for Catholic Charities and Social Ministry Jim Jahnz with a donation of $250,000 in support of the diocesan Keep the Heat On program.
PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS, Assistant Editor, RI Catholic
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Charity Appeal has raised $2.5 million in pledges in first month |
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, RI Catholic
PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Catholic Charity Appeal: 150 Years of Sharing God’s Love, has received $2.5 million in pledges and one-time gifts from more than 6,000 donors in its first month, representing 36% of this year’s $6.8 million goal, according to data obtained from the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development.
“We’re encouraged by the early response to the Appeal. As of this time, the results are tracking ahead of last year,” Stewardship and Development Director Tim McCaig told Rhode Island Catholic.
“We pray that the faithful continue to respond through the mail, at Mass and online. We commend the work of our priests, parish staff and volunteers as they continue to promote the good works made possible through the Catholic Charity Appeal.”
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New Diocesan Formation School for Spanish speaking leaders of the Charismatic Renewal |
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(PROVIDENCE) - Saturday, January 22 marked the beginning of the new Formation School for leaders of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the Diocese of Providence.
About the program
This five-year school is an initiative of the diocese's Multicultural Ministry in collaboration with the diocesan Catholic Charismatic Renewal team and the regional team. School is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month. Participants attend two classes and an hour of prayer and praise.
Program participants
To participate in the school, candidates must be recommended by the coordinator of the prayer group, authorized by their pastor, regularly attend the prayer group and Sunday Mass, and have completed the Life in the Spirit seminar and the Growth in the Faith courses I and II.
About Formation School
For five years, participants will learn about the history of the charismatic renewal, the gifts and charisms of the Holy Spirit, biblical themes, theology, church documents and leadership.
The first-year teachers are Enrique Mendez, coordinator of the Archdiocese of Boston‘s formation school and Aida Hidalgo, former director of the Diocese of Providence Office of Hispanic Ministry and now serving as a bilingual consultant for Our Sunday Visitor.
The first class of the school is taking place at St. Edward parish and has 45 participants from seven different parishes.
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PHOTO: SILVIO CUELLAR, Coordinator, Hispanic Ministry, Diocese of Providence |
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Pray for Dobbs National Prayer Event
Thursday, February 24 at 8 p.m. EST
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The Pray for Dobbs National Prayer Event is Thursday, February 24 at 8 p.m. EST.
Together we will pray for the justices, clerks and the judicial process of Dobbs V. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The dial in number is 667-770-1244/Participant code 3318631#.
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Regional gatherings scheduled to encourage input for global Synod for Synodality |
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By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, RI Catholic
PROVIDENCE — The Diocesan Synod committee has scheduled four regional gathering sessions across the state to encourage input from the faithful as part of the global effort called for by Pope Francis to create discussions in dioceses around broadening participation in the Church.
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Gathered Listening Sessions
Monday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.
St. Thomas More Church, Narragansett
Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m.
St. Aidan Church, Cumberland
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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Friday and Saturday, March 18-19
In the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and McVinney Auditorium, Providence
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Pope: Protect, don't condemn the church |
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During his general audience Feb. 16, Pope Francis underlined the importance of protecting the church.
Watch below
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From Bishop Tobin
In case you missed it!
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From our Catholic Schools |
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Learn more about Catholic Schools in Rhode Island.
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They may not have known it at the time, but the Kindergarten students participated in a major STEAM project while learning about the life cycle of penguins and how they are able to keep themselves warm in extreme cold. They loved learning about the special fat (called blubber) which keeps penguins warm.
To help the Kindergarten students learn and appreciate how blubber works, they conducted an experiment. Each student placed one hand in a bowl of ice water, and put their other hand inside a blob of lard which they then put in a plastic bag and placed in the container of ice water.
Students quickly learned that they could keep the hand that was immersed in lard in the ice cold water MUCH LONGER than the hand with no protection.
They enjoyed this experiment so much that they had a hard time talking about anything else for the remainder of the afternoon!
St. Luke School, PreK-8, Barrington
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Join the Diocesan Discussion!
Take the Synod survey
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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
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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
Life and Family Ministry
Support Group Meeting Schedules
Hispanic Ministry Retreats
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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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