• U.S. Bishop Chairmen Call for End to Executions, Ask Congress to Abolish Federal Death Penalty
    U.S. Bishop Chairmen Call for End to Executions, Ask Congress to Abolish Federal Death Penalty
    January 11, 2021
    WASHINGTON —With three more federal executions scheduled in January, two bishop chairmen call on the current Administration to stop, and for the new Congress and incoming Administration to abolish the death penalty in federal law.
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  • BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival
    BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival
    January 11, 2021
    This year, bring the adventure home! The BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is going virtual!
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  • 01.10.21 The Baptism of the Lord
    01.10.21 The Baptism of the Lord
    January 10, 2021
    The mystery of Christ’s baptism in the Jordan by St. John, the Precursor, proposes the contemplation of an already adult Jesus.
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  • UPDATE: Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol
    UPDATE: Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol
    January 9, 2021
    VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered prayers for the people of the United States “shaken by the recent siege on Congress” and prayed for the five people who lost their lives “in those dramatic moments” when protesters stormed the Capitol Jan. 6.
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  • St. Mark’s parishioner answers the call to service
    St. Mark’s parishioner answers the call to service
    January 8, 2021
    PROVIDENCE — Mia Ricci became so inspired by the message of empowerment being offered to her and her fellow fourth graders at Oaklawn Elementary School during a Feinstein Junior Scholars event …
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  • Youngster using artistic talent to help the homeless
    Youngster using artistic talent to help the homeless
    January 7, 2021
    NARRAGANSETT — Scarlett sells seashells by the seashore — and anywhere else her little red wagon will take her. It isn’t just shells, either: she also has a plethora of pebbles and painted rocks, along with various other treasures which the ocean has washed up.
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  • USCCB President Condemns Violent Protests, Prays for Safety as Chaos Threatens U.S. Capitol
    USCCB President Condemns Violent Protests, Prays for Safety as Chaos Threatens U.S. Capitol
    January 6, 2021
    WASHINGTON —Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued the following statement in response to today’s violence in the United States Capitol...
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  • Despite hardships, pope says there is much for which to be thankful
    Despite hardships, pope says there is much for which to be thankful
    January 6, 2021
    The notable absence of Pope Francis at the final liturgical celebration of 2020 in St. Peter’s Basilica capped off a difficult year for the Vatican and for the world. Yet Pope Francis, in remarks read by Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, urged people to find meaning in the pandemic.
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  • Pope at Urbi et Orbi: Christmas reminds us we are all united as brothers and sisters
    Pope at Urbi et Orbi: Christmas reminds us we are all united as brothers and sisters
    January 5, 2021
    Vatican News - Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message and Blessing Urbi et Orbi (“To the City [of Rome] and the World”), offering words of hope and consolation, saying a birth is always a source of hope, and “this Child, Jesus, was born ‘to us’ … without any borders, privileges or exclusions.”
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  • U.S. Bishop Chairman Commends Urgently Needed Bipartisan COVID Relief Package
    U.S. Bishop Chairman Commends Urgently Needed Bipartisan COVID Relief Package
    January 4, 2021
    WASHINGTON—Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, recognized the work of lawmakers passing COVID-19 relief legislation.
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  • 01.03.21 The Epiphany of Our Lord
    01.03.21 The Epiphany of Our Lord
    January 3, 2021
    The Solemnity of the Epiphany of Our Lord celebrates the many ways that Christ has made Himself known to the world.
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  • January Respect Life Events
    January Respect Life Events
    January 2, 2021
    Form the diocesan office of Life & Family
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  • January 1st - World Day of Peace
    January 1st - World Day of Peace
    January 1, 2021
    Every year on January 1, the Holy Father marks the World Day of Peace with a special message inviting all people to reflect on the important work of building peace. Learn more...
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  • January 1st Happy New Year & the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
    January 1st Happy New Year & the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
    January 1, 2021
    No matter how late you may stay out celebrating New Year’s Eve, remember that January 1st is the Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God. 
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  • Pope World Day of Peace message: no peace without a "culture of care"
    Pope World Day of Peace message: no peace without a "culture of care"
    December 31, 2020
    In his message for the 54th World Day of Peace marked on 1 January, Pope Francis offers the Church’s social doctrine as a "compass" to foster a culture of care for peace in the world.
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  • Two Prout School musicians selected for All-State groups
    Two Prout School musicians selected for All-State groups
    December 31, 2020
    Cellist Lena Eng, a sophomore from Wakefield, makes all-state for the second time
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  • Ignatian Volunteer Corps growing its presence in R.I.
    Ignatian Volunteer Corps growing its presence in R.I.
    December 30, 2020
    PROVIDENCE — The novel coronavirus poses significant challenges, but the Ignatian Volunteer Corps’ New England branch has plans for its 2020-2021 year that include continuing to grow its presence in Rhode Island.
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  • Seminarian Q&A with Jairon Olmos
    Seminarian Q&A with Jairon Olmos
    December 29, 2020
    SEMINARIAN EDUCATION IS SUPPORTED BY THE CATHOLIC CHARITY FUND APPEAL
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  • WATCH: Christmas Day Mass from the Cathedral with Bishop Tobin
    WATCH: Christmas Day Mass from the Cathedral with Bishop Tobin
    December 25, 2020
    Watch the live broadcast of the 10:00am Christmas Day Mass from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence with Bishop Tobin - click for viewing links!
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  • A Christmas Message from Bishop Tobin
    A Christmas Message from Bishop Tobin
    December 24, 2020
    Dear friends in the Diocese of Providence, please be assured of my gratitude and special prayers and blessings in this Holy Season. Thank you for all you do for Christ and His Church. And may you have a prayerful and joyous Christmas, and a peaceful New Year filled with God’s finest blessings!
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