Information from the Diocese of Providence
during the COVID-19 Crisis
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05.22.2020 Statement on Return to Public Worship
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The Roman Catholic of Providence has a comprehensive plan already in place for the return to public worship and our plans have not changed. Public worship in the diocese will resume on the weekend of May 30/31. Some of our parishes may need this additional time to prepare their churches under the newly released guideline
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Resuming Public Worship
The public celebration of Mass will resume on May 30, 2020, the Vigil of the Solemnity of Pentecost
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(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) After several weeks of careful consultation with the Governor’s office and the Rhode Island Department of Health, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has issued guidelines to parishes for the return to public worship amid the coronavirus pandemic.
For guidelines and more, click here
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Bishop Tobin's Address to the Diocese of Providence
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Returning to Public Celebrations of Holy Mass in Your Parish (English)
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Volviendo al culto público en mi parroquia. (Spanish)
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Voltando ao culto público em minha paróquia (Portuguese)
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Listen now!
Father Ricci on the Dan York Show
Father Rodrigues on the Gene Valicenti Show
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Fr. Nathan Ricci, Assistant Chancellor of the Diocese of Providence, was on the Dan Yorke Show Wednesday afternoon discussing the Diocese resuming public Masses May 30.
Click to listen.
Fr. Jeremy Rodrigues, Director of Divine Worship and Administrative Secretary to the Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, was on the Gene Valicenti Show Thursday morning, speaking about what Mass will be like when it re-opens the weekend of May 30.
Click to listen.
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'A moment of grace'
Fr. Jeremy Rodrigues speaks about the diocese returning to public worship
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Fr. Jeremy Rodrigues, Director of Divine Worship and Administrative Secretary to the Bishop, speaks with Caroline Goggin of WPRI 12/Fox News Providence about the diocese returning to public worship. Click below to view.
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From the Executive Editor's Desk -
Public Masses
The Rhode Island Catholic
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Public Masses to Resume in Changed Times
On the eve of the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ Catholics across the diocese received the good news that they had long been waiting to hear: churches will soon begin to offer public Masses again.
More.
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From the Executive Editor's Desk -
Memorial Day
The Rhode Island Catholic
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On Memorial Day, Let Us All Remember Those Who Have Made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Their Nation
On Monday, May 25, the nation will pause to honor and mourn the men and women who have died while serving their country in the United States military. While many people may confuse Memorial Day with Veteran’s Day, which is commemorated in November and honors all military veterans, the last Monday of May is the solemn occasion dedicated to remember those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. To the families of the fallen especially, that distinction is immeasurably important.
More.
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About Memorial Day Masses at our Catholic Cemeteries
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Due to state restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic the annual Memorial Day Masses at our Catholic Cemeteries will not be celebrated this year. Please be well and be safe.
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Live-streamed and pre-recorded Masses
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**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
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Even though public Masses are suspended in the Diocese of Providence until May 30, please know you may still support your parish via your parish's secure online giving opportunities (where available) as well as mailing your weekly budget directly to your parish.
Find our Parish Directory here
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Thank you in advance for your prayers and support of the parishes and the faithful in the Diocese of Providence.
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Church Bells continue to Ring in Solidarity on Sunday Mornings
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As a sign of faith, unity, and hope in these uncertain times, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has asked all Catholic churches across the diocese to ring their bells for five minutes every Sunday morning at 9:00am until the novel coronavirus pandemic is over.
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Catholic Charities: helping needy RI'ers right now
Do you need help?
Would you like to help?
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As you can imagine, amid this crisis, the needs of our fellow Rhode Islanders are greater than ever.
GET HELP
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.
Thank you & God Bless!
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Read our Diocesan newspaper online during the COVID-19 Crisis
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Share
your
stories and photos with the RI Catholic through email (send to:
editor@thericatholic.com
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Stay in touch
Get help, follow the Diocese on social media, and more
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S
incerely yours in Christ,
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Office of Communications
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI
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