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Today, the Catholic Charity Appeal surpassed the $4 million mark towards our goal of $7.3 Million! We are so grateful for the support that allows us to serve those most in need!

In conformity with the Code of Canon Law and the Priest Personnel Policy of the Diocese of Providence, the Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin is pleased to appoint the following pastors...

PROVIDENCE — Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea honored Aidan Flanagan and Michael (Mac) Cullen, both juniors from Bishop Hendricken High School,...

EAST PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Academy – Bay View, a leader in all-girl education since 1874, proudly graduated 87 members of the Class of 2020 on Sunday, June 7 in a ceremony as unprecedented as the end of the school year itself.

CUMBERLAND —Veronica Plante, coordinator of Youth Ministry at St. John Vianney Church in Cumberland recently asked some friends from His Providence Church in Swansea, Mass., what their youth…

The Diocese of Providence and SS. Rose and Clement Parish are saddened by the charges against Matthew Glover which are very serious and deeply disturbing.

PROVIDENCE — As the end of the school year approaches, many have reflected on an unconventional closing of a chapter and cautiously look ahead to the fall with a mix of hope and …

(Providence, R.I.) The Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, is inviting Catholics in Rhode Island to spend some time in personal prayer and reflection for justice, peace and mutual respect for all during the upcoming Independence Day weekend.

Each year on July 4th, our nation pauses to celebrate its birth, its independence, and to renew our commitment to the values that are intrinsic to the American spirit: freedom, justice, peace and prosperity...

Priests come face to face with coronavirus as they prepare the way forward for the sick and dying

PROVIDENCE — When the coronavirus pandemic caused local churches to close for public worship for nearly two months, there was an immediate need to keep the faithful of the Diocese of Providence …

Rhode Island Catholic resumes print edition after serving readers online during Coronavirus pandemic

Father Hiep Van Nguyen ordained by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin on June 6, 2020 in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul

Watch the Ordination now - the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence welcomed one new priest on Saturday June 6, 2020 in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence. The Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, presided at the ordination of Father Hiep Van Nguyen.

Congratulations to Father Hiep Van Nguyen who was ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 6, 2020, by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin!

Watch the live-stream of the Ordination this morning, Saturday June 6, 2020, from the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence. The Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, presiding.