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Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent is the season leading up to the celebration of Christmas. The Advent season is a time of preparation...

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Catholic Medical Society celebrated the Feast of St. Luke a bit early this year — meeting at St. Patrick Church, Providence, for Mass on Oct. 16 rather than Oct. 18.

The Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed for Thanksgiving, on Thursday and Friday.

PROVIDENCE — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has appointed Linda A’Vant-Deishinni to serve as coordinator of the diocesan Black Catholic Ministry Office effective Nov. 1.

Diocesan heating assistance program offers a critical lifeline to local households

During the pandemic, the Diocese of Providence eNewsbulletin is sent weekly to subscribers, sharing the latest information from Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, top news from Rhode Island Catholic newspaper, the most up to date schedule of virtual and pre-recorded Masses, and highlights of the good your Catholic Charity donations continue to do for neediest Rhode Islanders during these difficult days.

Unable to attend Holy Mass? Rev. Jeremy J. Rodrigues, S.T.L., Administrative Secretary to the Bishop & Director of the Office for Divine Worship, Diocese of Providence, RI, explains how to Make a Spiritual Communion. Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Unable to attend Holy Mass? Find televised Masses and Masses live-streamed on the web/internet here. **RESUMING PUBLIC WORSHIP: 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.**

On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Christ the King.

A collection to support the CCHD will be taken up in all parishes across the diocese on Sunday, Nov. 22nd

Mary, at the age of three, was brought by her parents to the Temple...

SEMINARIAN EDUCATION IS SUPPORTED BY THE CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL

A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 21, 2020, at 11 :00 am in the Cathedral of Sts. Peter & Paul, One Cathedral Square, Providence. Burial will be private. Visitation will begin one hour prior to mass in the Cathedral. Arrangements entrusted to Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home. For online condolences, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com.

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin: THE IMITATION OF CHRIST

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis blessed a statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal as it was to begin a pilgrimage throughout Italy to mark the 190th anniversary of Mary’s apparitions to St. Catherine Laboure.

Do you ever find yourself stumbling in a conversation with a family member, friend, or co-worker who asks you: “Why does the Catholic Church teach that?”

“It would be a day to help communities and each of the baptized to reflect on how poverty is at the very heart of the Gospel and that, as long as Lazarus lies at the door of our homes (cf. Lk 16:19-21), there can be no justice or social peace. This Day will also represent a genuine form of new evangelization (cf. Mt 11:5) which can renew the face of the Church as She perseveres in her perennial activity of pastoral conversion and witness to mercy.” - Pope Francis

Enjoy a Fabulous professional Christmas concert featuring award-winning steel drums on Sat., Dec. 5th at 7:00pm in McVinney Auditorium (or watch the live-stream from the comfort of your own home!)

PROVIDENCE — It was an observance that was both solemn and hopeful for Catholics.On All Soul’s Day, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, wearing black vestments as a symbol of our sadness and sorrow, ...