Because of generous people like you, the Catholic Charity Appeal is able to support numerous ministries and programs of the Diocese of Providence, providing social, educational and spiritual support to thousands of Rhode Islanders each year. Your gift makes a real impact!
The 2025 Goal for Catholic Charity Appeal is $7,500,000.
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
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
Chaplaincy at State Hospitals and Prisons
Support for Vocations and Seminarians
Health Care Ministry to provide priest coverage to hospitals and nursing homes
child care voucher program for low income families
Mother of Hope Youth Summer Camp in Chepachet
Two Youth Centers
Evangelization Efforts
Faith Formation and Marriage Preparation Courses
Special Religious Education (SPRED) for those with disabilities
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
Sunday, February 9 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. Featuring RPM Voices of Rhode Island, Opening Performance by Holy Name of Jesus Gospel Choir, Guest Readers Lenny Cabral, Joseph Costa, Peter Rocha, & Kiane Angeles. All are welcome!
By Chris Jenkins, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PAWTUCKET — Signs of gratitude adorned the gymnasium walls of St. Raphael Academy on Sunday, Jan. 26 as players and coaches of St. Margaret, St. Teresa and St. Luke joined a state-wide “Thank-A-Ref Weekend” to pay tribute to officials whose hard work and dedication make a difference in the lives of student athletes in the Diocese of Providence.
EAST GREENWICH — As part of their science curriculum, all eighth grade students at Our Lady of Mercy school participate in the annual OLM School Science Fair. Last week, the students presented their impressive projects to faculty and staff and winners were selected, with the top six advancing to the Rhode Island Science and Engineering Fair being held March 15-16 at CCRI in Warwick. (PHOTO COURTESY OF OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL)