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The year 2022 has been one for the ages in the Diocese of Providence. In January, the diocese began the second half of its sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, celebration, with many large-scale events planned to engage the faithful. On February 16, 150 years to the date that Pope Pius IX signed the papal bull which officially created the Diocese of Providence on Feb. 16, 1872, a copy of that Vatican document was placed on display at the cathedral. It would turn out to be a historic year in other ways also, including the naming of a coadjutor bishop in December to serve alongside Bishop Thomas J. Tobin as he prepares to submit his intention to retire when he turns 75 on April 1, as prescribed under canon law. At the same time, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans, who submitted his letter of retirement in September, when he turned 75.

On Sunday, December 11, the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul held the annual Sounds of the Season concert to raise funds for the Diocese of Providence’s “Keep the Heat On” program.

St. Nicholas — Father Daniel Mahoney, associate pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church — pays a special visit to the students at the parish school in East Greenwich on Dec. 6.

The diocesan celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe took place on Monday, Dec. 12, at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence...

A Child is born to us! A Son is given to us. And He will be our ruler. He will be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. - Psalm 89:2

"...the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.  For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.  She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” - Matthew 1:20-21

Bishop Tobin is pleased to share once again this year his favorite column about Christmas.

The 10 a.m. Christmas morning Holy Mass from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence with Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence will be live streamed from our diocesan YouTube channel - click to watch!

Join us for the Celebration of Christmas at the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul. Watch the live stream of the 10 a.m. Christmas morning Mass with Bishop Tobin on the diocesan YouTube channel, youtube.com/DioceseofProvidenceRI.

In observance of Christmas and New Years, please be advised that the diocesan Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed December 23 through January 2, reopening Tuesday, January 3 at 8:30 a.m.

Held at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1

“And she gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger.” (Lk 2:7) Those few words describe the most common of human events – the birth of a child...

From the Smallest State to the Little Town of Bethlehem! RI Catholic Executive Editor Rick Snizek visited Bethlehem, West Bank, on December 10, while attending a Media Summit of invited Christian journalists and professionals from around the world. Click for photos!

“The promises of the Lord I will sing forever, proclaim your loyalty through all ages.” – Psalm 89:2

Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared in Mexico as the pregnant Mother of God to Blessed Juan Diego...

“Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them.” – Matthew 11:4-5

This is a patronal feast day in the United States of America and is observed as a Holy Day of Obligation. The Chancery Office Building located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed in observation of this day.

Lunes 12 de Diciembre Misa Solemne and Celebracion

"A voice of one crying in the desert, Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths." – Mat 3:1-3

Our Eucharistic Advent Mission will be offered by Father David Mary Engo, a Franciscan friar and national preacher. This one-night mission will be offered at different parishes in the diocese each night; the same presentation will be offered each night during a Holy Hour. Click for more.