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As the Diocese of Providence celebrates its 150th anniversary through June 26, 2022, Rhode Island Catholic is featuring profiles of the eight men who have served as diocesan shepherds through its history.

Christmas is now upon us, a time when we joyfully celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It seems to me that the meaning of this season can be found in just one word — “Emmanuel” — which means “God is with us.”.....

Our 150th Anniversary celebration continues - Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has presented the first awards in his 150 Acts of Charity initiative, which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Providence by recognizing groups of the diocesan family who have performed new or increased volunteer efforts during the celebration year.

All is revealed in this Rhode Island Catholic Editorial...

A special Christmas message from Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence.

PROVIDENCE — The Vatican document signed by Pope Pius IX which created the Diocese of Providence in 1872, was placed on display and blessed by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin Sunday at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the diocese.

Sábado, 11 de Diciembre 2021 Holy Mass and Celebration flyer

“The Sounds of the Season” Concert today at 3 p.m. in the Cathedral - Concert will feature the music of Advent and Christmas with the Gregorian Concert Choir and Orchestra! Tickets available at the door.

Sunday, December 5 at 3 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Providence to benefit Bishop Tobin's Keep the Heat On Fund.

When Gloria Purvis addressed Human Life Guild participants at McVinney Auditorium as a special 150th anniversary speaker, she left many in tears...

Sat., Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. in McVinney Auditorium (that will be following the 9:30 a.m. Human Life Guild Mass with Bishop Tobin in the Cathedral - join us at both!)

Mike Aquilina, popular author of works on Catholic Church history speaks on "St. Joseph and His Work: The life of St. Joseph, as we find it in the Gospels and other sources, teaches us a remarkable and revolutionary approach to our everyday labor." Book signing to follow. Co-sponsored by the Men of St. Joseph International.

At the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Cathedral Square, Providence. Everyone welcome!

So, the Diocese of Providence has now begun the celebration of its sesquicentennial – the 150th anniversary of its founding in 1872....

Our diocesan celebration begins on the feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, with a Night to Honor Mary, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Join Bishop Thomas J. Tobin as he leads the diocese in a night of Marian devotion through prayer, readings from Sacred Scripture, the Holy Rosary, and a litany and procession. We hope you can join us! A small reception to follow. Security will be provided. Beginning September 8, 2021, the Diocese of Providence will celebrate the sesquicentennial of its foundation through a series of events running through June 2022. For more information on this event and other anniversary events, visit dioceseofprovidence.org/150.

The Diocese of Providence will soon begin the celebration of it's 150th Anniversary! Join us! Upcoming events and more here...

PROVIDENCE — Sesquicentennial. It’s not a term one often uses in casual conversation, but that is about to change in the Diocese of Providence. Midway between a centennial and a bicentennial, a sesquicentennial represents a time period spanning 150 years, a milestone quite worthy of major celebration.

PROVIDENCE — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin celebrated Mass on Friday, March 19, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, marking the Solemnity of St. Joseph, a very beautiful and important feast day in the life of the Church.

PROVIDENCE — While 2020 has so far been a history-making year in the diocese, as it joins the world in responding to the devastating global novel coronavirus pandemic, officials are looking ahead to next year when it will mark a joyful milestone in its history, as the diocese prepares to celebrate its sesquicentennial.