Responding to a critical need, Bishop Tobin creates Task Force on Youth Wellness

PROVIDENCE — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has created a task force to address the medical, social and pastoral issues connected with the mental health crisis among the youth.The Diocesan Task Force …

Diocese releases summary report on Grateful for God's Providence capital campaign

PROVIDENCE — A summary report, released this week by the Diocese of Providence, shows that the faithful have responded generously to Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s call to express their …

Synod report: Dialogue, engagement in the Mass crucial

PROVIDENCE — A Diocesan report chronicling input from the faithful in the Diocese of Providence following Pope Francis’s call for global participation in “Synod 2021-2023: For a …

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Inspired new program welcomes locals and tourists to R.I.’s oldest parish

NEWPORT — On a Monday afternoon in Newport, a warm sea breeze fluttered two large flags emblazoned with the word “Open” in large letters outside of St. Mary’s Church, formally …

After “Dobbs,” Congress must come together to protect life

WASHINGTON (USCCB) — Since the release of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Congress has been taking up legislative proposals that are …

Thousands gather in prayer at Cathedral

More than 2,000 people gathered in front of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul after processing in prayer and song from the Charis USA National Conference, held on July 28 at the Rhode Island …

Young parishioner of St. Patrick Church becomes novice with the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal

A young woman from St. Patrick Church in Providence has answered a call to religious life. On August 1, Emily Cuellar became a novice with the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal (CFR) in New York. On …

Portfolio Prodigy Wins SIFMA Foundation’s InvestWrite Competition

RUMFORD — We could all learn something from sixth-grader Amani Migwi. At only 11 years old, this portfolio prodigy from Rumford has developed an investment strategy primed for long-term …

Catholic School Sweethearts

On Saturday, July 16, Ally Thomas and Colton King returned to Wakefield to take their wedding photos in the place they first met, the middle school at Monsignor Clarke School, South Kingstown. It was …

Local priest vlogs his way through cardiac surgery

BRISTOL — “How can you mend a broken heart?”In 1971, this question provided the Bee Gees with their first #1 single in the United States. Now, the same query is at the heart (so to …

Abortion, contraception, euthanasia among bills considered by Legislature this year

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2022 Session on June 23, after debating or passing several bills of particular interest to Catholics, including three pertaining to …

A Bright Future is in their Stars

MIDDLETOWN — As a child, Chuck Weeden loved school.To be fair, though, he would have loved just about anywhere that wasn’t home.“My mother struggled with alcoholism and drug …

Rhode Island Catholic, El Católico win 23 national Catholic Press awards

PORTLAND, Ore. — Rhode Island Catholic and its Spanish language publication, El Católico de Rhode Island, as well as the Diocesan Office of Communications and Public Relations were …

Catholic Charity Appeal exceeds goal, tops $6.8 million

PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Catholic Charity Appeal in the Diocese of Providence has exceeded 100% of its goal, surpassing $6.8 million in pledges and one-time gifts.The annual appeal is the primary …

Diocesan sesquicentennial celebration closes on a gloriously high note

PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence’s observance of its 150th anniversary has drawn to a close and the consensus among the hundreds of faithful participating in Sunday’s glorious …

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150th Anniversary Mass of the Diocese of Providence Homily of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin

Brothers and Sisters, In preparing for my homily today, I’ve been thinking about an observation that was made by one of the great philosophers, one of the astute commentators of our time …

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Where is God on your calendar?

Where does God show up on your calendar?I pose this as a real question, not a rhetorical one. If someone found your planner on the bus or a stranger glanced at your calendar on the wall or a hacker …

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Special Event Listings for 08.11.22

Become an Ambassador of St. Mary’s ChurchNEWPORT — The Ambassadors Club is open to all interested parishioners of St. Augustin and St. Mary’s churches. Volunteers sign up for …

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