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Foro de la comunidad: Tarjetas de privilegios de conductor para todos: La Oficina de Pastoral Hispana y la Secretaría de Beneficencia y Pastoral Social de la Diócesis de Providencia, en alianza con la organización Fuerza Laboral y los Consulados de Colombia, Guatemala y México, realizan un foro sobre licencias de conducir para inmigrantes. Durante el foro, estas organizaciones compartirán información importante sobre cómo solicitar identificaciones fiscales, tarjetas de identificación y otros documentos relevantes que se necesitan para obtener licencias de conducir. Todos son bienvenidos.

Grieving to hear of unjust acts of wanton violence, I wish to pledge the solidarity of the Diocese of Providence with our wounded brothers and sisters. These cruel acts against members of two families defy explanation...

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.

Pastor, Administrator, Parochial Vicar and Graduate Studies Assignments from the diocesan Office of Priests' Personnel.

At the Mass of Reception on January 26, I told you about my surprise and delight when first encountering the Rhode Island State Flag with its Christian and Biblical symbol of the anchor and the motto “Hope.” I told you then how grateful I felt to live in the State of Hope...

The RI Senate will vote tomorrow, Thursday, May 18, on a bill (2023 -- H0032) that will allow for state taxpayer-funding for abortion-on-demand in Rhode Island, both through the state-managed Medicaid program and through state employee health benefits programs - - let them know you do not want to fund abortions...

Dear Brothers and Sisters, as you may already be aware, bills are moving forward in our state on the issue of taxpayer-funded abortion. I invite the Catholics of Rhode Island and all people of good will to...

The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on the so-called "Equality in Abortion Coverage Act" (2023-S0032) tomorrow Tuesday, May 16 beginning sometime after 4:00 PM in Room 313 (3rd Floor East Wing) of the RI State House. No testimony will be heard as the hearing was already held this past Tuesday. This is the same bill that was passed by the House on April 27. The bill will allow state taxpayer-funding for abortion-on-demand in Rhode Island, both through the state-managed Medicaid program and through state employees health benefits programs, by removing statutory prohibitions thereupon that have been in place since the seventies. Please keep in mind that these prohibitions already permit state funding for abortions performed in the hard cases of rape, incest, life of mother. We urge you to email the 9 members of the Judiciary Committee, and the Committee Clerk, TODAY...

Rev. Clifford J. Cabral, 72, Pastor Emeritus of St. Joseph Parish, Pascoag, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Calling Hours will be on Tuesday, May 16, from 4 - 7 p.m., in St. Christopher Church, 1554 Main Rd., Tiverton. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of Father's soul on Wednesday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m., in St. Christopher Church, Tiverton. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Fatima Cemetery, Little Compton.

PROVIDENCE — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has announced that on Saturday, May 13, the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., will ordain Jairon Gabriel Olmos Rivera, 31, to the transitional diaconate at 10 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. Join us! Can't make it, watch the livestream here, https://www.youtube.com/@DioceseofProvidenceRI/streams

WARWICK — Rhode Island Catholic staff were honored on Friday, April 28, at the Rhode Island Press Association’s annual awards banquet, which was held at Chelo’s on the Waterfront in Warwick.

WARWICK — On Monday, May 1, seven hours after Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., from the pastoral governance of the diocese, the eighth Bishop of Providence appeared before an annual gathering of priests of the diocese to offer his thanks for their ministry and to offer his support to the Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., the ninth Bishop of Providence.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Providence. As required by the Code of Canon Law, Bishop Tobin presented a letter of resignation to the Holy Father upon reaching the age of 75 on April 1.

PROVIDENCE — With two months left to go in the 2023 Catholic Charity Appeal, the annual collection has reached 80% of its goal to raise $7 million. During the Lenten season, pastors and laity made presentations to parishioners about the importance of the Appeal in supporting numerous diocesan outreach ministries.

The Rhode Island House of Representatives is voting TODAY Thu., April 27 on a bill (2023 -- H5006) that will allow for state taxpayer-funding for abortion-on-demand in RI, both through the state-managed Medicaid program and through state employee health benefits programs, by removing statutory prohibitions thereupon that have been in place since the '70s. Please keep in mind that these prohibitions already permit state funding for abortions performed in the hard cases of rape, incest, life of mother. Please take a moment now to email your State Representative with a brief and respectful message that you *do not want your tax dollars paying for abortions.* Please share this action alert widely and spread the word. Click to email your state representative now.

Father Normand L. Courtemanche, 83, Pastor Emeritus of the former Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Pawtucket, died on Thursday, April 20, 2023. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of Father’s soul on Wednesday, April 26, at 10am, at St. James Church, Division Street, Manville. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Manville.

From Bishop Thomas J. Tobin's Youth Mental Wellness Task Force

Bishop Tobin’s Youth Mental Wellness Task Force produces support guide for parishes and schools

TAKE ACTION NOW: 4/20 is the RI Committee Vote on RI Taxpayer-Funds for Abortion-on-Demand - tell them you oppose their efforts to use your tax dollars to pay for the taking of innocent human life!

Deacon Anthony Wendoloski of North Smithfield passed away on Thursday evening, April 13, 2023. Calling hours will be Monday, April 17 from 3-7 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Funeral Home, 168 Academy Ave., Providence with a visitation at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 18 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Providence. Burial will follow at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, RI.