Lumen Gentium winners to be honored in May 2021
PROVIDENCE — Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Diocese of Providence has postponed its annual Lumen Gentium Service Awards Banquet until the spring. The banquet, which honors those who work …
Many Catholic school students return for their first day of in-person learning during pandemic
They’re BACK! School looks a bit different this year in the Diocese of Providence and throughout the country, but with increased safety measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the academic …
Human Life Guild Day Mass a time to pray as ‘people of life for all life’
PROVIDENCE —The Diocese of Providence Office of Life & Family invites the community to the 16th annual Human Life Guild Mass on Friday, October 2 at 12:05 p.m., on the Memorial of the Holy …
A New Academic Year begins for OLP seminarians
PROVIDENCE — Bishop Thomas J. Tobin was the principal celebrant for the Opening Mass at Our Lady of Providence Seminary on Wednesday, Sept. 2.The bishop welcomed 13 new young men from New …
Diocese to take part in Rosary Congress
PROVIDENCE — All are invited to participate in the upcoming Rosary Congress taking place throughout the Diocese of Providence October 3 – 9.The Rosary Congress will consist of 7 …
Mother of Hope wraps up a safe, successful season
CHEPACHET — It was certainly a summer like no other as Mother of Hope Camp, the youth summer day camp for the Diocese of Providence began its 70th anniversary year — in a pandemic.
Two to be ordained to Sacred Order of Deacons
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence joyfully announces the ordination of Mr. Daniel M. Mahoney and Mr. Doan V. Nguyen to the Sacred Order of Deacon through the imposition of hands and the …
Grateful for senior priests who have served the diocese for decades
PROVIDENCE — The Senior Priest Retirement Fund Collection will take place in Diocese of Providence the weekend of September 19-20. This annual collection provides major assistance for Rhode …
AROUND THE DIOCESE
Special Event Listings for 09.17.20
Bristol Knights to host blood drive BRISTOL — In partnership with the Bristol Knights of …
EDITORIAL
Is It Time to Go Back to Mass?
In March of this year Bishop Tobin dispensed Catholics in the Diocese of Providence from the …
EDITORIAL
The Purpose of the Shepherd
In the Gospel of Matthew chapter 16 Jesus gives to St. Peter and his successors the power to …