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Whenever I pray the Holy Rosary, and come upon the first of the Sorrowful Mysteries, the Agony in the Garden, I stop to think how lonely, how abandoned, Jesus must have felt in that moment.

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, or “Passion Sunday”...

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The annual Chrism Mass is set for Monday at 5 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence.

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.

Rhode Island Catholic asked Catholic school students what they have decided to sacrifice during the Lenten season....

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Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart with fasting, and weeping and mourning. (Joel 2:12)

There’s a story about a little boy who was misbehaving in church one day during Holy Mass. His mother corrected him several times, growing more frustrated with each correction. He continued to misbehave. Finally, the little boy said to his mom: “I’ll be good if you give me ten dollars.” To which his mom replied, “Why should I give you ten dollars to be good? Your father is good for nothing.”.....

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

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St. Paul’s exhortation against “foul language” is as relevant now as it has ever been...

We recognize that every year the Season of Lent holds the promise of many graces and blessings for the People of God. I am convinced, however, that the observance of Lent this year is as critical as it has ever been.

Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, will preside at the 12:05 p.m. Mass on Ash Wednesday March 2 in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence. Bishop Tobin will bless and distribute ashes to the faithful to mark the beginning of the Lenten season during the Mass.  

On Ash Wednesday, March 2, Catholics begin the forty-day season called Lent which precedes the celebration of Easter, Christ’s resurrection from the dead. Resources here for you as we journey these 40 days. 

5:30 p.m. at St Patrick Church, Providence