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The annual Chrism Mass is set for Mon., April 14 at 6 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence - Archbishop Richard G. Henning will be our celebrant. (Photo: RI Catholic)

Saturday, June 24 beginning at 10 a.m., Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, is presiding at the Ordination of Rev. Mr. Patrick Ryan to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood. Click to go to the Diocese of Providence YouTube channel to view! (Photo: Diocese of Providence)

Shared with the Diocese of Providence by Bishop Richard G. Henning: A Pastoral Letter from the Most Reverend John O. Barres, Bishop of Rockville Centre (Image: St. Filippo Neri in Ecstasy by Guido Reni, 1575-1642. Work and photo reproduction is in public domain. Source: Wikimedia Commons)

NASONVILLE — One Mass and a visit to the confessional. These two simple things are all that is required for God to “pour out a whole ocean of grace upon those souls who approach the fount of My mercy,” on April 16, known as Divine Mercy Sunday.

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.

Saturday, June 4 beginning at 10 a.m., Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, presiding at the Ordination of Rev. Mr. Mark Gabriel Gadoury to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood. Click to go to the Diocese of Providence YouTube channel to view!

From Bishop Thomas J. Tobin to the Priests of the Diocese of Providence regarding The Apostolic Letter, Traditionis Custodes

Saturday, June 5 beginning at 10 a.m. The Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, presiding. Go to https://www.youtube.com/c/DioceseofProvidenceRI

The Sunday Mass Obligation in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence to be restored effective Sunday, June 6, 2021, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Learn more.

Unable to attend Holy Mass? Rev. Jeremy J. Rodrigues, S.T.L., Administrative Secretary to the Bishop & Director of the Office for Divine Worship, Diocese of Providence, RI, explains how to Make a Spiritual Communion. Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Unable to attend Holy Mass? Find televised Masses and Masses live-streamed on the web/internet here. **RESUMING PUBLIC WORSHIP: Please consult parish websites, bulletins, and social media often for the most up-to-date Mass times as we move to resume public worship. Be reminded that some parishes may continue with live-streaming liturgies, Mass times may change, and each parish will have guidelines in place for parishioners. Please contact each parish directly for the most up to date information.**

Join Bishop Tobin in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, on Saturday, May 1 at 10:30am for the Solemn Diocesan Celebration for the Year of Saint Joseph OR watch the livestream of this special celebration from home!

Rhode Island houses of worship, including Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Providence, will soon allow seating at 80 percent capacity. Some safety protocols will continue as a precaution throughout the pandemic.

Effective May 7, 2021, the Diocese of Providence has updated COVID-19 directives that may be implemented as we are returning to normal liturgical practices

Join Bishop Tobin for the Solemn Diocesan Celebration of the Year of Saint Joseph, Saturday, May 1 at 10:30 am in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence.

ROVIDENCE — Following a year like no other in recent history, the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic was still hanging in the air like the incense smoke used to bless the sacramental oils at this year’s Chrism Mass.