Information from the Diocese of Providence
during the COVID-19 Crisis
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The Proper Use of Adjectives
From Bishop Tobin
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Sometime ago, in an address to Church employees involved in communications, Pope Francis made some intriguing comments about the use of adjectives in public discourse. The Holy Father said that he is “allergic” to the misuse of adjectives. He explained, “We have fallen into the culture of adjectives and adverbs, and we have forgotten the strength of nouns. The culture of the adjective has entered the Church and we forget that we are brothers, by saying that this one is ‘this type of’ brother. Beauty manifests itself from the noun itself.”
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House committee considers bills that force Little Sisters, others, in position of violating religious convictions |
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PROVIDENCE — The House Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony late Monday night on two bills of particular concern to faith communities that would require individual health insurers, large group health insurers and small employer health insurers to provide coverage for 10 categories of essential health benefits identified in the legislation.
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Pope Francis' Historic Visit to Iraq |
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Iraq visit was ‘sign of hope’ for suffering people, pope says |
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite years of suffering due to war and terrorism, the people of Iraq continue to look to the future with hope, Pope Francis said.
Recalling his recent visit to the country during his weekly general audience March 10, the pope said that while he saw “the opened wounds of destruction,” he also saw “around me the joy of welcoming Christ’s message.”
“I saw the hope of being open to a horizon of peace and fraternity, summed up in Jesus’ words that were the motto of the visit: ‘You are all brothers,'” he said.
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Faith amid the ruins: Pope calls on Iraqis to affirm kinship under one God |
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis summarized his “pilgrimage of faith and penitence” to Iraq in a prayer:
“If God is the God of life - for so he is - then it is wrong for us to kill our brothers and sisters in his name.
“If God is the God of peace - for so he is - then it is wrong for us to wage war in his name.
“If God is the God of love - for so he is - then it is wrong for us to hate our brothers and sisters.”
Pope Francis’ visit began March 5 in Baghdad, where he met with government officials in the opulent presidential palace, once home to Saddam Hussein and then the headquarters of the U.S.-led coalition forces that invaded the country in 2003.
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Highlights of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Iraq |
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(VATICAN NEWS) - As the Pope returns to the Vatican for some much-needed rest, we relive the highlights of his Apostolic Visit to Iraq in less than a minute and a half.
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E-Book: 'Francis in Iraq'
Download all of Pope Francis' messages from his trip to Iraq
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(CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY) - In this e-book you will find all the homilies, prayers and speeches that Pope Francis gave during his historic visit to Iraq from March 5 to 8, 2021.
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Pope reflects on trip to Iraq
Returning to Rome, Pope Francis spoke to reporters about his visit to Iraq
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In case you missed it!
The Diocese on Social Media
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US Bishops call for universal access to vaccines on pandemic anniversary |
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(VATICAN NEWS) — A year on from the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Bishops of the United States are calling for global solidarity and universal access to vaccines, recalling that the crisis has revealed our “powerlessness”, but also “our interconnectedness and dependence on God”.
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Great photos from our Catholic Schools |
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Click here to learn more about Catholic Schools in Rhode Island. |
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Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, Cranston - PreK-8
Fun from the 100 Days of School Celebration!
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St. Joseph School, West Warwick - PreK-8
Some special "guests" from Shady Acres helped celebrate 100 days of in-school learning!
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Lenten Fast and Abstinence Regulations
Click here for the 2021 Guidelines and Regulations for Lent.
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Pray with us
40 Days for Life Campaign - now through March 28
From the Office of Life & Family
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Commit to peacefully pray to end abortion, to convert hearts and minds, to speak for the voiceless in our community for Lent. Sign up to pray at 40daysforlife.com/providence.
If you have questions or would like to learn more please contact Lisa Cooley, coordinator, Office of Life and Family, 401.278.2518, lcooley@diocesofprovidence.org. Thank you! |
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Elo, Timor-Leste!
Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl 2021
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CRS Rice Bowl visits Timor-Leste where we meet families who are digging ponds to raise fish for food and building special gardens that protect crops from floods and droughts. When we support others—whether they are in our community or halfway around the world—we are following Jesus’ example and answering his call to care for others.
Click below to watch video
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Evenings of Reflection for Lent: March 15, 16 & 17
In the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Cathedral Square, Providence
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Retiros en Español
From the Office of Hispanic Ministry
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Faith Formation Convocation to be held virtually this year
Friday to Sunday, March 19-21
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Questions? Need more information? Please contact:
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The Celebration of Holy Week
at the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Providence
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Holy Week Masses at our Catholic Cemeteries |
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Registration is now open for Mother of Hope Camp Summer 2021 Season |
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Catholic Men's Conference
Saturday, April 17
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Unable to attend Holy Mass?
Learn how to Make a Spiritual Communion
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March 2020, at the start of the pandemic, Rev. Jeremy J. Rodrigues, S.T.L., Administrative Secretary to the Bishop & Director of the Office for Divine Worship, Diocese of Providence, recorded videos for the faithful explaining "How to Make a Spiritual Communion."
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Learn more about how you can support the mission of the Diocese of Providence
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Diocesan Youth Day 2021
Save the Date!
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Need help during these challenging days?
Learn more -
Click here to see the good work of your Catholic Charities donation in action.
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The Rhode Island Catholic |
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After having moved all publishing to the RI Catholic website as the pandemic began to unfold, the diocesan newspaper has returned to print!
Find the Catholic online:
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Live-streamed and pre-recorded Masses |
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**Please consult parish websites, bulletins, and social media often for the most up-to-date Mass times as we slowly 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.**
Regular Masses
During the COVID-19 Crisis, regular Masses continue to be posted on the diocesan website page dedicated to parish live-streamed/pre-recorded Masses. Find it here.
Special Devotions & Public Worship
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Watch the Sunday 10:00am Mass live from the Cathedral |
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Stay in touch
Get help, follow the Diocese on social media, and more
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Sincerely yours in Christ,
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Office of Communications
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI
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