Because of generous people like you, the Catholic Charity Appeal is able to support numerous ministries and programs of the Diocese of Providence, providing social, educational and spiritual support to thousands of Rhode Islanders each year. Your gift makes a real impact!
The 2025 Goal for Catholic Charity Appeal is $7,500,000.
The services provided by the ministries supported by the Catholic Charity Appeal range from...
social service ministries providing direct support to the poor, the hungry and homeless
immigration and refugee services
emergency rent and medical aid
community advocacy for needs in the community
social service ministries that work in concert with other ministries, such as the State Department of Elderly Affairs to provide services to Rhode senior citizens, as well as Respite Care for those who assist the sick and elderly
Chaplaincy at State Hospitals and Prisons
Support for Vocations and Seminarians
Health Care Ministry to provide priest coverage to hospitals and nursing homes
child care voucher program for low income families
Mother of Hope Youth Summer Camp in Chepachet
Two Youth Centers
Evangelization Efforts
Faith Formation and Marriage Preparation Courses
Special Religious Education (SPRED) for those with disabilities
substantial financial and scholarship aid to students with financial need to attend Rhode Island Catholic schools
grants for ministries outside the diocese that provide service consistent with that of the case statement of the Fund, for instance, the Rhode Island Food Bank and the Rhode Island Poverty Institute
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, irodriguez@dpvd.org, for more information.
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!
By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — It was a cold, cloudy day in the nation’s capital during this year’s March for Life. But despite the dreary conditions, tens of thousands of pro-life demonstrators packed the streets of Washington, D.C. to show their support for the fight against abortion. (Photo: Diocese of Providence, Day of Remembrance)