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Donate: 2025 Catholic Charity Appeal
Find assistance this winter to Keep the Heat On
January Activities for Life
Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope
Schedule: Visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
More
Archivist
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
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Photo Albums - from our diocesan ministries
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Submit your Event(s) for the Calendar
The Diocesan Response to the Abuse Crisis
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Men of St. Joseph International
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Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza
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Recovery: St. Matthias Ministry
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Human Development Grants (CCHD)
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Do You Qualify for Food Stamps? (Diocese of Providence/CCUSA Walmart SNAP Outreach Program)
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