• Mixed Magic Theater's "Revival Day" Gospel Fest at McVinney
    Mixed Magic Theater's "Revival Day" Gospel Fest at McVinney
    April 18, 2018
    Mixed Magic Theater's 2018 Concert Series: "Revival Day" Gospel Fest, with the Exult Choir is this Saturday! Two family-friendly shows at 2:00pm & 7:00pm...
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  • Holiness means being loving, not boring, pope says
    Holiness means being loving, not boring, pope says
    April 17, 2018
    God calls all Christians to be saints -- not plastic statues of saints, but real people who make time for prayer and who show loving care for others in the simplest gestures, Pope Francis said in his new document on holiness.
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  • Celebrating priestly service to the Church
    Celebrating priestly service to the Church
    April 16, 2018
    Following evening prayer, priests celebrating jubilee anniversaries were recognized for their years of service to the diocese by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin.
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  • Imitate St. Pio's life, don't forget poor, marginalized, pope says
    Imitate St. Pio's life, don't forget poor, marginalized, pope says
    April 15, 2018
    Many people admire St. Padre Pio, but too few imitate him, especially in his care for the weak, the sick and those who modern culture treats as disposable, Pope Francis said during Mass at Padre Pio's shrine.
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  • Michael Santilli finds fulfillment in his church and school
    Michael Santilli finds fulfillment in his church and school
    April 12, 2018
    Michael J. Santilli to receive a Lumen Gentium award in the area of Parish Service.
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  • Lumen winner answers the needs of the poor wherever she goes
    Lumen winner answers the needs of the poor wherever she goes
    April 12, 2018
    Agnes Chretien, a parishioner of St. Pius V in Providence will soon be honored with a Lumen Gentium Award in the category of Community Service & Charitable Outreach.
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  • Happy Birthday Bishop!
    Happy Birthday Bishop!
    April 12, 2018
    Bishop Thomas J. Tobin marked his 70th birthday.....
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  • Sat., 04.28.18 - 41st Project FAITH Seminar
    Sat., 04.28.18 - 41st Project FAITH Seminar
    April 11, 2018
    The “Strengthening Your Parish & Diocesan Outreach to Parishioners with Disabilities” seminar offers the unique opportunity to become familiarized with Pastoral Statements of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, which calls all of us to invite and welcome all people.
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  • Rest in Peace Father Paiva
    Rest in Peace Father Paiva
    April 10, 2018
    Calling hours will be on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:30 PM in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Traverse Street, Providence, followed by a parish Mass at 7:30 PM. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial for the repose of Father’s soul will be offered on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Providence. Burial will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.
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  • TODAY - Action Alert: Hearing on EXTREME abortion bill (2018 - H7340)
    TODAY - Action Alert: Hearing on EXTREME abortion bill (2018 - H7340)
    April 10, 2018
    The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing on Planned Parenthood's EXTREME abortion bill (2018 - H7340) for TODAY Tuesday, April 10. In order to stop this bill, a LARGE pro-life turnout is CRITICAL. Your pro-life voice and presence is needed! Please act now!
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  • Parker Quartet in Concert at McVinney
    Parker Quartet in Concert at McVinney
    April 10, 2018
    Wed., April 11th, presented by Rhode Island Chamber Music Concerts, the Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet brings inspiring performances, luminous sound, and exceptional musicianship to McVinney!
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  • Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation on Holiness in the Contemporary World
    Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation on Holiness in the Contemporary World
    April 9, 2018
    President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Welcomes Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation on Holiness in the Contemporary World; Rejoice and Be Glad
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  • Sat., April 14 Pastoral Care Dinner Fundraiser
    Sat., April 14 Pastoral Care Dinner Fundraiser
    April 9, 2018
    The dinner supports the diocesan pastoral care programs: St. Gabriel’s Call (pregnancy outreach), Project Rachel/Rachel’s Vineyard (post-abortion ministry) and My Child…My Gift (pre-natal diagnosis ministry). All are invited!
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  • From Bishop Tobin: Seventy, Or Eighty If We Are Strong
    From Bishop Tobin: Seventy, Or Eighty If We Are Strong
    April 6, 2018
    Bishop Thomas J. Tobin's latest "Without A Doubt"
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  • Sisters of Mercy inspired a life of public service for Lumen Gentium recipient
    Sisters of Mercy inspired a life of public service for Lumen Gentium recipient
    April 6, 2018
    A Lumen Gentium Award in the category of Public Service is the most recent in a long list of accolades documenting Victoria Almeida’s career of service to the Rhode Island public....
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  • It takes more than one 'Our Father' to ask for God's help, pope says
    It takes more than one 'Our Father' to ask for God's help, pope says
    April 6, 2018
    Praying for God's intercession takes courage, dogged persistence and patience, said Pope Francis.
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  • Easter Blessings at Cathedral celebration
    Easter Blessings at Cathedral celebration
    April 5, 2018
    Bishop Thomas J. Tobin celebrated Easter Sunday Mass, and wished the many families in attendance a very happy and blessed day...
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  • Relevant Radio a platform for the ‘new evangelization’
    Relevant Radio a platform for the ‘new evangelization’
    April 5, 2018
    The local station, which broadcasts on Providence-based 550 AM WSJW, is the recipient of a Lumen Gentium Award in the category of Communications.
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  • Many honored for commitment to faith through scouting, youth ministry
    Many honored for commitment to faith through scouting, youth ministry
    April 5, 2018
    More than 80 awards were given to both youth and adult volunteers who were honored at this year’s diocesan Catholic Youth Ministry and Scout Awards at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul...
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  • Rest in Peace Father George P. Behan
    Rest in Peace Father George P. Behan
    April 3, 2018
    Calling hours will be on Thursday, April 5, from 4 – 7pm at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring Street, Newport. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 10am at St. Joseph Church, Mann Avenue, Newport. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown.
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