PROVIDENCE — Father Robert Paul Perron, the director of the diocesan Society for the Propagation of the Faith and pastor of St. Michael Parish, who was known for his compassionate service to the less fortunate over the course of his ministry, died on Saturday, Aug. 1, in South Providence. He was 67.

Father Perron was installed in 2016 as pastor of St. Michael Parish, where he embraced its diverse Hispanic, Haitian and Hmong congregation. He was also very involved in the adjacent Bishop McVinney School

Denver Newsroom, Aug 6, 2020 / 03:04 am MT (Catholic News Agency) - The Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, is welcoming eight new seminarians this year - the highest number of incoming seminarians in nearly four decades.

“Some great news to share: The Providence Diocese is welcoming 8 *new seminarians* this year, the most new seminarians in almost 40 years,” said Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence, RI on Twitter last week.

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BURRILLVILLE — Just off of Route 7 in Burrillville, visitors will discover a beautiful outdoor space for prayer, quiet reflection and fellowship.

Founded in 1923, the Shrine of the Little Flower is the only Shrine in the Ocean State — and the first shrine dedicated to St. Thérèse of Liseux in the entire world.

"A world of peace, free from nuclear weapons, is the aspiration of millions of men and women everywhere,” - Pope Francis, Visit to Nagasaki, November 24, 2019

In observation of this 75th anniversary, Catholics in the United States, and all those of good will, are invited to come together in solidarity in our personal prayers and Masses on Sunday, August 9.

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