Massive earthquake in Haiti - Catholic Relief Services is providing immediate assistance to the victims of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12.
-Diocese offers free counseling assistance.
-Diocese offers free immigration assistance for Haitian nationals.
-Situation of Haitian Children (USCCB, CRS & CCUSA).
-Letter to U.S. Government RE "Haitian unaccompanied children".
- More in Rhode Island Catholic.
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+ Rest in Peace Rev. Msgr. Galliano Cavallaro (1914-2010)
For Your Lenten Journey - On Ash Wednesday Catholics began the forty-day season called Lent which precedes the celebration of Easter, Christ’s resurrection from the dead. For more information, including Lenten Regulations and more, click here. Find a local parish here. Parish Lenten Missions here.
Mid-Week Online Homilies for Lent - Starting Ash Wednesday, and continuing through Lent, the diocese will offer mid-week homilies online to help busy Catholics stay connected to their faith during the week. Having a tough week? Click here to watch this week's mid-week online homily.
WITHOUT A DOUBT: The Death of a Priest - It is often said that death comes in threes, and in the Providence Diocese we’ve had that, plus one more, in recent weeks. More in, Rhode Island Catholic.
Free Tax Preparation - PAWTUCKET - The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence is offering a free tax preparation program for qualified individuals, families and those who have lost their jobs. More.
YEAR OF EVANGELIZATION: Come Back to the Church! - PROVIDENCE - As part of the October-launched ‘Year of Evangelization,’ the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence is inviting inactive Catholics to come back to the Church. To learn more, click here. Participate in this Year of Evangelization - attend a parish Lenten Mission.