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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — In darkness, Catholics gathered in the mother church of the Diocese of Providence hear a deacon, illumined by a candle, recite the following words: “Exult, let them exult, the hosts of heaven…let the trumpet of salvation sound aloud our mighty King’s triumph! Be glad, let earth be glad, as glory floods her, ablaze with the light from her Eternal King…” (PHOTOS: COLE DESANTIS)

Where do you draw the line—the “mercy line?” The mercy line marks the point beyond which, in your view, mercy should NOT be offered to a person: If you do such-and-such a thing—if you cross this particular line in your behavior—you should not be offered any mercy by God. None whatsoever! Justice—yes; vengeance—perhaps; but mercy—no.

Origin of Divine Mercy Sunday, the Divine Mercy image, the Chaplet, and the Novena (Photo: Rick Snizek)

Sunday, April 27, beginning at 2 p.m. and ending after the 6 p.m. Solemn Holy Mass with Rev. Msgr. Anthony Mancini, Cathedral Rector. Click for full schedule. Everyone welcome! Handicap Accessible - Parking Supervised by Security.

Easter Sunday is the greatest of all Sundays, and Easter Time is the most important of all liturgical times.

The Easter Vigil (also Paschal Vigil, Easter Vigil Mass or Mass of the Easter Vigil) is held after nightfall on Holy Saturday, it is the first Easter Mass to celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead, the most important feast in the church’s liturgical year. (Photo: George Martell)

The Church celebrates the redemptive death of Christ on Good Friday.

Every year, the Church celebrates the great mysteries of the redemption of mankind in the “most sacred triduum of the crucifixion, burial and resurrection”(143). (Photo: Diocese of Providence)

Good Friday is a particularly solemn day as we commemorate the Crucifixion of Our Lord.

Fasting is a form of penance that imposes limits on our consumption of food and drink. For centuries, it has been an integral part of Catholic life throughout the year to detach ourselves from worldly desires, make amends for past sins, and increase our desire for God. Unfortunately, the practice of fasting, even during Lent, has decreased substantially.

By Allison Shinskey, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — Ahead of Holy Week, one Providence parish in particular is offering people of all abilities experience the life and love of Christ. St. Patrick Church, located at 244 Smith St., inside St. Patrick Academy, has teamed up with the diocesan Apostolate with People with Disabilities to provide stations of the cross and ASL-interpreted Masses. (Photo: Laura Kilgus)

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.

Dozens of concelebrating priests and many deacons from across the diocese attend the Chrism Mass - Archbishop Richard G. Henning will be our celebrant and homilist. At this special Mass the priests of the diocese renew their priestly promises and the Bishop consecrates and blesses holy oils used in the sacramental rites of the church for the coming year. ASL Interpreter at Mass. All are welcome!

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Join us on a four mile walk to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless! We begin our day with a blessing and end with grilled cheese 'n chowder for all walkers! We kick off at St. John the Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave., Pawtucket. Click for more info!

Click for the schedule of special Holy Masses, everyone welcome! (Photo: Diocese of Providence)

Click for schedule for locations, dates and times. (Image: USCCB)

View EWTN's programming schedule of the papal liturgical ceremonies for Holy Week & Easter Sunday.(Photo: Rick Snizek)

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...

Save the Date! You are invited to the Holy Mass of Installation for Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Tuesday, May 20 at 2 p.m. (procession to begin at 1:30 p.m.) in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. More details to follow as well as full coverage in the Rhode Island Catholic. (Photos: Laura Kilgus)