Information from the Diocese of Providence
during the COVID-19 Crisis
October 16, 2020
Bishop Tobin to Celebrate All Souls Day Mass at the Cathedral, Mon., Nov. 2 at 12noon
Attend the Mass or watch the live-stream
(Providence, RI) – The Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, will celebrate Mass for the faithful departed at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Providence on All Souls Day, Monday, November 2, 2020 at 12:00 noon.

Prayers will be offered for all those in the Diocese who have died in the past year, with a special remembrance of those who have died from COVID-19, and those who could not have traditional funeral rites during the statewide lockdown earlier this year.
On a Journey with the Lord
RCIA students receive sacraments at Providence College
BY RICK SNIZEK, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
PROVIDENCE — In a Mass at St. Dominic Chapel, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin conferred the sacraments of baptism, holy Eucharist and confirmation upon 16 students in Providence College’s RCIA program. Read more.
PHOTO: ASHLEY MCCABE
Bishop appoints priests to special ministries
BY RICK SNIZEK, EXECUTIVE EDITOR
PROVIDENCE — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has appointed three priests to oversee special ministries within the Diocese of Providence. Read more.
There are new assignments to special ministries in the Diocese of Providence for Father Francesco Francese, Father Stephen J. Dandeneau, and Father John E. Unsworth.
Vow renewal at Cathedral deepens Religious Sisters' relationship with Jesus
The Missionary Sisters Servants of the Word (H.M.S.P.), who serve the Diocese of Providence in countless ways, recently celebrated their renewal of vows. More.
PHOTO COURTESY OF FATHER ADAM YOUNG
Getting to Know Your Seminarians: Mark Gadoury
SEMINARIAN EDUCATION IS SUPPORTED BY THE CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL
Click image below for more. Learn more about Vocations in the Diocese of Providence at catholicpriest.com.
More great photos from our Catholic Schools
St. Augustine School, PreK-8, Providence
St. Mary School, PreK-8, Cranston
St. Rose of Lima School, PreK-8, Warwick
Programa Radial Católico en Español
Programa Radial Católico en Español - https://anchor.fm/ministerio-hispano/

Escucha y comparte tu programa radial Católico en Español Un Pueblo que Camina ahora en formato digital.

Puedes escucharlo desde tu teléfono, tableta o computador cada semana, con noticias locales, segmentos de inspiración, música Católica, el Evangelio dominical, el Santo de la semana, noticias de los obispos católicos, el Vaticano y entrevistas y mucho más.
The Haunted Labyrinth presents - SPACE STATION 13!
Rain or shine 7:00pm every Friday to Sunday through Halloween
TED Talk: His Holiness Pope Francis
Our moral imperative to act on climate change -- and 3 steps we can take
The Diocese on Social Media
In case you missed it - click image below for more
Religious conviction in mask wearing
Priests and scholars look at mask wearing as an expression of their faith that deepens the public safety precaution
"Join us"
Saturday, October 24th beginning at 10:00am
Watch the live-stream of the Ordination to the Permanent Diaconate on the Diocesan YouTube channel from the comfort of your own home!
ON SALE NOW!
The 3rd volume in Father Robert Hayman's
"The History of the Diocese of Providence"
Want to write for your diocesan newspaper?
Rhode Island Catholic newspaper is looking for freelance journalists to assist in covering news and events of the Catholic faith, family and life throughout the Diocese of Providence. Read more.
Need some help?
The Catholic Charity Appeal
GET HELP
Need help? Contact us here.

GIVE HELP
If you are financially able, please consider making a donation online by visiting givecentral.org/2020CCA or by texting the word "Appeal" to 401.496.9889. Your gift will immediately make a positive impact in the lives of your neighbors in need.

LEARN MORE
Click here to see the good work of your Catholic Charities donation in action.
The Rhode Island Catholic
Back in your mailbox biweekly

After having moved all publishing to the RI Catholic website as the pandemic began to unfold, the diocesan newspaper has returned to print biweekly!


Find the Catholic online:
Live-streamed and pre-recorded Masses
stained glass cru
**Please consult parish websites, bulletins, and social media often for the most up-to-date Mass times as we slowly move to resume public worship. Be reminded that some parishes may continue with live-streaming liturgies, Mass times may change, and each parish will have guidelines in place for parishioners.**

Regular Masses
During the COVID-19 Crisis, regular Masses continue to be posted on the diocesan website page dedicated to parish live-streamed/pre-recorded Masses. Find it here.

Special Devotions & Public Worship
As in the past, please consult your parish's bulletin, website, and social media pages for the specifics relative to special devotions, the Rosary, and more. Find parish contact and website information here.
Watch the Sunday 10:00am Mass live from the Cathedral!
Stay in touch
Get help, follow the Diocese on social media, and more
Sincerely yours in Christ,

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Office of Communications
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI
This e-Newsbulletin is funded in part by your annual support to
Copyright © 2020 Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence. All rights reserved.