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An authentic celebration of Easter, the Resurrection of Christ, is such a world-changing, life-changing event that it should inspire in us a tidal wave of emotion, and the growth of important virtues. Among the most prominent of those virtues are hope, peace and joy.

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The annual Chrism Mass is set for this Monday at 5 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. (Photo: RI Catholic)

Sat., April 1 thru Sun., April 9: many of these special Holy Masses will be live streamed from the Cathedral on the diocesan YouTube channel. Visit YouTube.com and search “Diocese of Providence.” Click for schedule!

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In Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of the earthly life, beginning with his messianic entry into Jerusalem...

As we journey with Jesus towards Holy Week, remember all those in our world today who carry heavy crosses of poverty, homelessness, and hunger. Click for more.

Your Lent Questions, Answered with Rev. Msgr. Anthony Mancini, Rector of the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence. More for your Lenten Journey at dioceseofprovidence.org/lent.

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Your Lent Questions, Answered with Rev. Marcel L. Taillon, Pastor, St. Thomas More Parish, Narragansett. More for your Lenten Journey at dioceseofprovidence.org/lent.

For the Tuesdays of Lent, St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence, is offering Stations of the Cross for people with disabilities and their families beginning at 5 p.m., followed by Holy Mass. Please contact Irma Rodriguez, Director, Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities, 401-278-4578, irodriguez@dioceseofprovidence.org, for more information.

During the Mondays in Lent, includes 6-6:45 p.m. Confessions and 7 p.m. Holy Mass. Each evening has a different Homilist and topic. Click for homilists, topics and more.

Every so often, the Church’s discipline sparks intrigue, especially in a state as culturally Catholic as Rhode Island. Such was the case last week when The Providence Journal’s food section took up the question of abstinence from meat on St. Patrick’s Day. Unfortunately, the article’s original title — “Corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day? Tobin says no dispensation for RI Catholics” — obfuscates the heart of the matter. To make matters worse, other media outlets picked up the story, implying a farcical battle between the bishop (who is Irish American) and his largely Irish-American flock.

Get inspired this Lent! Listen to our custom Lenten playlist on Spotify!

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Mission by Bishop Richard G. Henning: Mon., March 20 at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 1200 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket; Tues., March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Parish, 381 School St., North Kingstown; Mon., March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 141 State St., Bristol; Tues., April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish(in Spanish), 244 Smith St., Providence.

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