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Beginning the Church's liturgical year, Advent is the season leading up to the celebration of Christmas.

Close to 100 people took part in a rally in support of accepting Syrian refugees for resettlement in Rhode Island.

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin is spending the Thanksgiving holiday week visiting with seminarians studying in the Eternal City.

The diocesan office building located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin will visiting with seminarians studying in the Eternal City, including several representing the Diocese of Providence.

Parish grateful for overwhelming interest of volunteers willing to serve their neighbors

As our nation pauses to give thanks to Almighty God for the many gifts we have received, I pause also to thank you,...

Mary, at the age of three, was brought by her parents to the Temple, in fulfillment of a vow, there to be educated.

On Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m., The Most Rev. Louis E. Gelineau, Bishop Emeritus, will preside at the service.

Leave of Absence

Sen. Joshua Miller (D-Dist. 28, Cranston, Providence) and Sen. Gayle L. Goldin (D-Dist. 3, Providence) will host a State House rally today to demonstrate support and compassion for refugees fleeing the crisis in Syria.

Everything seemed to be moving in right direction for the Diocese of Providence just a couple of weeks ago.

CATHOLIC ACTION IS URGENTLY NEEDED

It would be wrong for our nation and our state to refuse to accept refugees simply because they are Syrian or Muslim. Obviously the background of all those crossing our borders should be carefully reviewed for reasons of security...

There are several good reasons why faithful Catholics attend Mass every Sunday.