“It is in giving that we receive…” - Prayer of Saint Francis
Thank you for helping us serve so many!
Because of generous people like you, the Catholic Charity Appeal is able to support numerous ministries and programs of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, providing social, educational and spiritual support to thousands of Rhode Islanders each year regardless of race, creed or background. Your gift makes a real impact!
The services provided by the ministries supported by the Catholic Charity Appeal range from...
social service ministries providing direct support to the poor, the hungry and homeless
immigration and refugee services
emergency rent and medical aid
prison ministry
justice and peace education, which works to end violence in the inner city
community advocacy for needs in the community
social service ministries that work in concert with other ministries, such as the State Department of Elderly Affairs to provide services to Rhode senior citizens, as well as Respite Care for those who assist the sick and elderly
child care voucher program for low income families
a youth camp
two youth centers
statewide sports league (Catholic Athletic League - CAL)
substantial financial and scholarship aid to students with financial need to attend Rhode Island Catholic schools
grants for ministries outside the diocese that provide service consistent with that of the case statement of the Fund, for instance, the Rhode Island Food Bank and the Rhode Island Poverty Institute
grants to “Keep The Heat On," a program for emergency heating assistance for low income individuals or families
From Wed., Sept. 27 through Sun., Nov. 5 we'll hold 40 days of peaceful, prayerful vigils and Rosaries for life and for an end to abortion at the public right-of-way outside 175 Broad St., Providence. 40 Days held in collaboration with RI Right to Life. Learn more or sign up now!
Meet us Sat., Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. Together we will walk to the RI State House and prayerfully walk around it three times for life. This event is the kick-off to our 40 Days for Life Fall 2023 campaign and is in collaboration with RI Right to Life.
Join the Diocese of Providence at our upcoming peaceful, prayerful, and respectful activities for life - - supporting the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death. For details, please contact Lisa Cooley, lcooley@dioceseofprovidence.org, 401-278-2518. (Photo: RI Catholic)