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PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Catholic Charity Appeal in the Diocese of Providence has exceeded 100% of its goal, surpassing $6.8 million in pledges and one-time gifts. The annual appeal is the primary source of funding for the charitable outreach ministries and work of the diocese across Rhode Island, including ...

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Saints Peter and Paul are the principle pillars of the Church founded by Christ...

Holy Masses, special events and inspired speakers help make for a remarkable year celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Providence...

The observance of the 150th Anniversary of the Diocese is nearing an end. For several months now we’ve had a number of devotional, educational and cultural events. This diocesan paper has published excellent articles about our seven former bishops and has highlighted fascinating photos from diocesan archives. And the solemn Mass to honor our patron saints, the Apostles Peter and Paul, is now at hand. It’s been a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect upon our past and to thank God for all the blessings he has given us.

PROVIDENCE — On Sunday, June 26, 1 p.m., join Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D. D., Bishop of Providence, celebrant and homilist, for a special Solemn Holy Mass marking the closing of the Diocese …

WASHINGTON (Catholic News Service) — In a 6-3 decision June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country.

Historically, devotion to the Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary grew up in parallel, but at a lesser intensity than that of devotion to the Heart of Jesus.

The Catholic Church has been clear and consistent in teaching that abortion is a grave moral evil. The Second Vatican Council decreed that abortion is an “unspeakable crime.” The Catechism of the Catholic Church insists that “human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception...Direct abortion is gravely contrary to the moral law.” In recent years, all of the popes have spoken clearly in condemning abortion. Pope Francis has said, simply and powerfully, “Abortion is murder.”

The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests will be celebrated by the universal Church on June 24, 2022

Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is devotion to Jesus Christ Himself...

Join Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D. D., Bishop of Providence, celebrant and homilist, Sunday, June 26 beginning at 1 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence.

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is usually celebrated on June 24, but this year (2022) has the rare coincidence of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist and the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart falling on the same day. The Holy See has determined the Sacred Heart should be celebrated on June 24, 2022, and the Nativity of St. John the Baptist celebrated on June 23, 2022.

Join us, June 22 - June 29, as we pray, reflect, and take action on religious liberty, both here in this country and abroad. Click for daily resources.

PROVIDENCE, R.I.— The Diocese of Providence’s annual Catholic Charity Appeal exceeded 100% of its goal, surpassing $6.8 million in pledges and one-time gifts. More than 19,300 people donated. The average gift was $338, an increase from $315 in 2021’s appeal.

Let us pray together as the 10th World Meeting of Families takes place in Rome, June 22-26, 2022 with the with the official prayer - Family Love: Vocation and Path to Holiness!

Begin today, June 21 and conclude on June 29, the Solemnity of of Saints Peter and Paul

The event will be in Rome June 22-26. The theme chosen by the pope for the meeting is: “Family love: A vocation and a path to holiness.”

World Refugee Day takes place June 20 with celebrations noting the contributions of refugees occurring locally, nationally and globally.

This feast is celebrated on the Thursday following Trinity Sunday or on the Sunday following that feast...