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On May 12, 2021 Bishop Thomas J. Tobin authorized the recruitment and formation of a new class of Permanent Deacons for the Diocese of Providence. Applicants discerning a vocation to the Permanent Diaconate should read carefully the information by clicking the link below and discuss his potential application with the pastor of his parish.

More information on this long-awaited celebration will be forthcoming.

PROVIDENCE — Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans ordained Mark Gabriel Gadoury to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, May 15 at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul.

In praying to the Holy Spirit, as we do more with more intensity on Pentecost, one of the gifts we should long for is the unity of the Church. And it’s a very timely petition.

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Congratulations to Deacon Mark Gadoury who was ordained by Bishop Evans at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul for the Diocese of Providence, Saturday, May 15!

The news in recent weeks has carried an unusual number of stories about awful tragedies that have occurred around the globe.

The Sunday Mass Obligation in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence to be restored effective Sunday, June 6, 2021, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi. Learn more.

PROVIDENCE — The Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island has awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence a $14,500 grant from its Vision of Hope-At Risk Parent/Child Support Program Endowment Fund.

Join Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans live in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul for the ordination to the transitional diaconate of Mr. Mark Gabriel Gadoury on Saturday, May 15 at 10:00 a.m. or watch the livestream

In celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation I’m often intrigued by, and sometimes bemused by, the names candidates take as they receive the sacrament.

PROVIDENCE — In the documents of the Second Vatican Council, only the Blessed Mother is mentioned more than St. Joseph. Many of the Church’s canonized saints were devoted to him.

PROVIDENCE — The virtues of St. Joseph — faith, obedience, humility, courage and trust — are the same virtues that Christians need to be faithful to the vocations God has called …

Assignments effective July 1, 2021.

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Unless you’re from Western Pennsylvania or are fluent in Pittsburghese, you’re probably not familiar with the word “nebby.” ....

Unable to attend Holy Mass? Rev. Jeremy J. Rodrigues, S.T.L., Administrative Secretary to the Bishop & Director of the Office for Divine Worship, Diocese of Providence, RI, explains how to Make a Spiritual Communion. Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Unable to attend Holy Mass? Find televised Masses and Masses live-streamed on the web/internet here. **RESUMING PUBLIC WORSHIP: Please consult parish websites, bulletins, and social media often for the most up-to-date Mass times as we move to resume public worship. Be reminded that some parishes may continue with live-streaming liturgies, Mass times may change, and each parish will have guidelines in place for parishioners. Please contact each parish directly for the most up to date information.**