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With great joy the Diocese of Providence announces the ordination of Deacon Mark Gadoury to the Sacred Priesthood. Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence, will confer the Sacrament of Holy Orders at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 10 a.m.

TODAY, Tues., May 31 - Stand with us at anytime from 3 to 6 p.m. at the RI Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on taxpayer-funded abortion-on-demand, at the Rhode Island State House, Room 313. Please wear blue.

Today we celebrate the 17th anniversary of Bishop Tobin's installation, on this day in 2005, as the eighth Bishop of Providence in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul! It was one of the last American appointments made by Saint John Paul II.

"Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! And why is this granted me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?"

The Chancery Office Building is closed today.

Holy Masses will be celebrated simultaneously in cemetery chapels across the Diocese of Providence on the morning of Memorial Day at 10 a.m., for the repose of the souls of those who have given their lives in the service of their nation. Join us in prayer at any one of the locations. Click for details.

Visit was a major event in Diocese of Providence’s 150th anniversary celebration! Click for photos and more!

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This is a Holy Day of Obligation.

If you follow Catholic news at all, you’re no doubt aware that Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90 years old and former bishop of Hong Kong, was recently arrested by the Chinese Communist government and charged, in effect, with being a dissident. In truth, Cardinal Zen has been a fearless defender of democracy and religious liberty...

The Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed Thursday in observance of the Ascension of the Lord which is a Holy Day of Obligation. Additionally, we will be closed Friday. We are also closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. We will re-open 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Tell the members of the General Assembly you don't want to foot the bill for someone else’s abortion. Currently pending House bill 7442 and Senate bill 2549 propose using your tax dollars to fund abortions for state workers and people on Medicaid. Click for contact information...

The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary! Every Monday in May, we’ll be bringing you some short, digestible info on the Church’s teaching on Mary.

May 22-29, 2022

Also known as National Maritime Day, this day is an opportunity to recognize the hardworking men and women of the U.S. Merchant Marine, seafarers, fishers, port personnel, and all who work or travel on the high seas for the vital services they provide in support of our nation's economic well-being and national security.

Armed Forces Day is a special holiday for people all over the world to come together and thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.

Novena honoring the Feast of the Visitation - click below to sign up!

Rev. Mr. Joseph Braga, 92, of North Providence, a deacon of the Diocese of Providence, died on Monday, May 16, 2022. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, May 22, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Woodlawn Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 23, at 10 a.m. in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 178 Dexter St., Providence (Please go directly to church Monday morning). Military honors and burial will follow at St. Ann Cemetery. Please pray for Deacon Joe and his family.

On Sunday, May 1, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin administered the sacraments of initiation to a series of students in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program at Providence College.

THIS THURS., MAY 19 - RI House Finance Hearing on Tax Funded Abortion! *Say NO to Taxpayer-Funded Abortion-on-Demand!*