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In observance of Christmas and New Years, please be advised that the diocesan Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed December 23 through December. 31. We will reopen Monday, January 3 at 8:30 a.m.

As we approach the end of 2021 and the last chance to make a tax-deductible charitable donation to a program that makes a real impact and fulfills a real need for Rhode Islanders, please consider a donation in any amount in support of Bishop Tobin's Keep the Heat On fund.

Scripture tells us practically nothing about the first years and the boyhood of the Child Jesus...

A Child is born to us! A Son is given to us. And He will be our ruler. He will be called, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. - Psalm 89:2

The 10 a.m. Christmas morning Holy Mass from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence with Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence will be live streamed from our diocesan YouTube channel - click to watch!

"...the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.  For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.  She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” - Matthew 1:20-21

Watch the live stream of the Celebration of Christmas beginning at 11 p.m. on Christmas Eve from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - - 11 p.m. is "A Concert of Christmas Meditations" with the Gregorian Concert Choir and Festival Orchestra under the direction of Reverend Monsignor Anthony Mancini. At 12 a.m. is the Solemn Celebration of Midnight Mass with Most Reverend Robert C. Evans, Auxiliary Bishop of Providence. Click to watch!

During his Angelus address Dec. 19, Pope Francis said Christians should go through life with joy and confidence.

Join us for the Celebration of Christmas at the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul. Watch the live stream of midnight Mass beginning at 11 p.m. Christmas Eve and the 10 a.m. Christmas morning Mass with Bishop Tobin! Click for more!

Christmas is now upon us, a time when we joyfully celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It seems to me that the meaning of this season can be found in just one word — “Emmanuel” — which means “God is with us.”.....

Our 150th Anniversary celebration continues - Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has presented the first awards in his Acts of Charity initiative during the 150th Anniversary celebration. The celebration commemorates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Providence by recognizing groups of the diocesan family who have performed new or increased volunteer efforts during the celebration year.

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“The promises of the Lord I will sing forever, proclaim your loyalty through all ages.” – Psalm 89:2

A special Christmas message from Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence.

The Chosen is about about the birth of Christ through the eyes of Mary and Joseph and includes an extraordinary lineup of musicians perform both new and classic Christmas songs from the set of The Chosen.

Bishop Tobin has appointed the following priests of the Diocese of Providence to serve as...

PROVIDENCE — On December 2, a “Thanks and Blessings” breakfast was held in Providence for the staff who support Catholic Hospital Ministry in the Diocese of Providence. These individuals prepare the schedules of the numerous priests who assist with hospital ministry as well as coordinating visits within the hospitals for Catholic patients.

As it has from the beginning of the pandemic, the Diocese of Providence will continue to cooperate fully with state directives regarding the response to the pandemic.

PROVIDENCE — The Keep the Heat on Program for the Diocese of Providence has never experienced a heating season quite like this one before. So far this heating season, KTHO staff have already assisted 437 households compared to 183 at this time last year. Keep the Heat On has also provided more than $163,000 in assistance already this year.