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Santoro Oil Company CEO John Santoro joins Msgr. Kenney and diocesan staff who assist Keep the Heat on clients on a daily basis. Rhode Islanders in need can receive assistance by visiting www.HeatRI.com or by calling 401-421-7833. Donations to the fund are also accepted at www.HeatRI.com.
In its 20 year ministry, Keep the Heat On has contributed nearly $4.4 million of heating assistance to 17,750 Rhode Islanders
PROVIDENCE — For the past 20 years, Keep the Heat On has been a lifesaver for thousands upon thousands of Rhode Island households. Since it began in 2005, the program has continued to provide … more
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Exterior renovation of cathedral residence, convent underway
PROVIDENCE — The first phase of an exterior renovation of the cathedral residence and convent on Fenner Street is underway, with an anticipated completion date of late March, or early April, … more
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Mary and Joseph are seen in a mud and thatch hut, the centerpiece of the Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Dec. 10, 2024. Mary is holding a lily until Christmas Eve when a statue of baby Jesus will be added.
Thanking donors for Vatican creche, Christmas tree, pope prays for peace
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “With tears in our eyes, let us raise our prayer for peace,” Pope Francis said as he thanked the people of Bethlehem and Palestinian authorities for a Nativity … more
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Special Event Listings for 12.12.24
Christmas Bazaar CHEPACHET — St. Eugene Church,1251 Putnam Pike, will hold its Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The bazaar will include food, crafts, Christmas … more
Providence Seminarian Vincent “Jay” Zizza participated in the Rite of Candidacy at Saint John Seminary on April 30, 2023, the last public Mass offered by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, whose retirement became effective the following day.
Saint John's Seminary focused on forming 'courageous and generous shepherds'
BRIGHTON, Mass. — Priestly formation means more than simply a degree, a study of theology. Formation means attending to the whole of the man who puts on the Roman collar every day. Approaches … more
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“Luce,” mascot of dumbed-down Catholicism
During his years as professor of fundamental theology at Rome’s Pontifical Gregorian University, Salvatore “Rino” Fisichella was often cited by American seminarians as their … more
Veneration: Dominican friars carry the reliquary containing St. Thomas Aquinas’ major relics in procession from St. Pius V Church to St. Dominic’s Chapel on Providence College’s campus on Dec. 4.
Major relics of St. Thomas Aquinas grace Rhode Island for a day
On Wednesday, Dec. 4, the skull that once housed one of the greatest theological minds in history was on display in Providence for the faithful to venerate, beginning at St. Pius V Church. In a … more
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Mary’s Immaculate Conception Inspires Wonder
When Blessed Pius IX infallibly defined the dogma of Mary’s immaculate conception, he bolstered an ancient Christian axiom: lex orandi, lex credendi. The law of praying is the law of believing. … more
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When it comes to charity, we can do more
A few years after priestly ordination, a classmate from Our Lady of Providence Seminary and also from St. Bernard’s Seminary in Rochester suggested that all my Sunday sermons were the same: … more
The Advent season began this year Dec. 1, 2024, with the lighting of the Advent wreath as the central symbolic rite of spiritual preparation for Christmas. Purple is the color of penitence and humility. The rose colored candle, lit the Third Week of Advent, represents a hopeful look toward Christ's coming.
Pope: Lift our gaze to Jesus this Advent Season
VATICAN CITY — Despite the problems and worries in the world, Jesus invites Christians to look toward heaven, trust in his saving love and make room for him in order to find hope again, Pope … more
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With eleven different exchanges of consent on the same day, 11 couples from the churches of St. Patrick and St. Michael in Providence were married Saturday, Nov. 30 the Cathedral of SS Peter and St. Paul in Providence.
Eleven Couples Wed at Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
PROVIDENCE — Weekday mornings at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence tend to be quiet, but the Friday morning after Thanksgiving bustled with energy. Just before 9 a.m., the … more
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Why waiting is important
We just entered the season of Advent. The essential meaning of the season may be encapsulated by the terms anticipation or waiting. We anticipate the coming of the Messiah, the Lord, the return of … more
They’re not Ordinary Bones
This past week Providence College and St. Pius V Church hosted a unique event: A chance to see a relic of St. Thomas Aquinas. Typically, as Catholics when we think of relics, we have in our minds a … more
A great Christian witness, too little known in the West
The Venerable Andrei Sheptytsky, who died eighty years ago on November 1, 1944, was one of 20th century Catholicism’s outstanding figures, whose remarkable life and heroic ministry as leader of … more
A Mission for Today’s Catholics: ‘Prepare the Way of the Lord’
Seminarians are expected to attend Mass every day, even when home on vacation. All happily oblige. Daily Mass in my home parish, St. Charles, Woonsocket, was celebrated at 7 a.m. But Holy Family … more
OLM School to Offer Preschool for Three-Year Olds, Beginning in September 2025
EAST GREENWICH — Our Lady of Mercy School announced that applications are now open for the 2025-26 academic year for students who wish to enroll in its Pre-K program for three-year olds. … more
New Marian movie explores Immaculate Conception dogma at Advent
During the month of December, Mary becomes quite the prominent figure in the collective society, visually represented in Nativity scenes and plays, Christmas cards and ornaments. But for Catholics, … more
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Students live out the Season of Giving
Good Shepherd Catholic School Pre-K 4 students prepare their shopping bags for the school’s upcoming Santa’s Workshop. Proceeds from this event will help needy families in the community. … more
Special Event Listings for 12.05.24
Young Adult Adoration and Confession PROVIDENCE — Join the Diocese of Providence Young Adult Community for an Advent night of prayer and fellowship! Adoration will begin on Friday, Dec. 6, 7 … more
Preparing your heart and home in Advent
When we let the world know that there is more to the holiday than presents and decorations, we fulfill our mission as Christians to evangelize the world." Imagine expecting a new baby. For months, … more
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