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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. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

This coming week, May 11-17, be sure to thank the staff of the retirement and assisted living facilities of the Diocese of Providence - St. Antoine Community, North Smithfield, and St. Clare, Newport! (Photos: St. Antoine and St. Clare)

"Cycle Prep-First Period Workshop for Girls" is being offered on Saturday, May 10 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Rejoice in Hope Catholic Center, 804 Dyer Ave., Cranston. Registration required. Click for all info.

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We'll be celebrating with an Open House and Family Fun Day! Come and tour the beautiful grounds, partake in fun family activities, and learn more about our awesome summer camp program! (Photo: Mother of Hope Camp)

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)

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, [email protected], for more information.

Horarios de Semana Santa 2025 - Celebraciones en Español

At St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence. Click for full schedule. (Photo: RI Catholic)

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

We invite you to listen below as Monsignor Anthony Mancini, Rector of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, explains the Holy Oils of the Chrism Mass. We hope you and yours are able to join the priests and deacons of the diocese, and the faithful at the sacred Chrism Mass, Mon., April 14 at 6 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence - Archbishop Richard G. Henning will be our celebrant and homilist.

Listen to Monsignor Anthony Mancini, Rector, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, as he explains the priest's role in the Chrism Mass. The priests and deacons from across our diocese will gather at the sacred Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on Mon., April 14 at 6 p.m. - Archbishop Richard G. Henning, Archbishop of Boston, will be our celebrant! Don't miss this beautiful and spiritually enriching Holy Mass!

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor - PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence finished the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, in a sound financial position, with total diocesan assets up $19 million over the previous year, and a solid return on its investments.

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

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — Lent is a liturgical season filled with anticipation. As the Church prepares for Easter, the most important holy day in the Church calendar, the faithful prepare to reflect upon and celebrate that which is the source of renewed life. They are called to see their own life as a microcosm of God’s Plan of salvation: the human race fell into sin and death, which was overturned by Christ; likewise, each individual is struggling with sin in their own life, and the more they, by God’s grace, grow in union with God, the more they partake in new life in Christ. (PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS)

The Catholic Athletic League hosted the 2025 basketball championship March 8-9 and March 15-16 at area Catholic high schools. Hundreds of young athletes took part in the games. (PHOTO: CHRISTOPHER JENKINS)

What is the purpose of dating? How do we date in today’s culture? What is appropriate for dating versus engagement and marriage? Jackie will share the what’s, how’s, and why’s of dating, sex and marriage in this talk! Join us in the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul on Friday, April 4 beginning at 7 p.m. Click to register or for more info!

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

The upcoming April retreats are offered in English and en español. All services provided by a team of trained individuals, a Catholic therapist, and trained clergy. All inquiries strictly confidential.