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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the threat of war loomed over the world, Pope Francis called on people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine on Ash Wednesday.

Join Bishop Tobin March 2 at the 12:05 p.m. Holy Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence Following is our "40 Days for Life" Ash Wednesday Lenten Procession at 12:45 p.m. from the Cathedral (weather permitting). Click for more.

PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence marked the 150th anniversary of Pope Pius IX’s signing of the decree, which founded the new diocese and delineated its boundaries, during the noon Mass at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Wednesday, Feb. 16.

Due to the recent weather reports predicting severe winter conditions for Friday, February 25, the the Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI, will be closed. We will reopen Monday, February 28 at 8:30 a.m.

O God of peace, who are peace itself, and whom a spirit of discord cannot grasp, nor a violent mind receive, grant that those who are one in heart...

On Monday, February 28, the Senate will vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act, H.R. 3755. This deceptively-named, extreme bill would impose abortion on demand nationwide at any stage of pregnancy through federal statute. Click for more and to take action!

“All I can do is pray.”....As the crisis escalates in Ukraine, Father Thomas O'Neill, 79, of the Diocese of Providence went on a bike pilgrimage to pray for peace. You read about it in Rhode Island Catholic (https://tinyurl.com/urkraine) and now Father O'Neill joins Currents News to discuss how he put his faith into action.

Guidelines for Lent 2022

"I will always work hard and strive to do my best, but in the end, I know that I need Jesus." Read more of Bishop Tobin's latest column...

PROVIDENCE — The 2022 Catholic Charity Appeal: 150 Years of Sharing God’s Love, has received $2.5 million in pledges and one-time gifts from more than 6,000 donors in its first month, representing 36% of this year’s $6.8 million goal, according to data obtained from the diocesan Office of Stewardship and Development.

Ash Wednesday (March 2), the first day of Lent, will be here before you know it! Click to use this handy printout to start preparing your Lenten practices....

National Grid Foundation gift helps warm local homes this winter

“Ice and snow, bless the Lord.” I prayed these words once again recently in Morning Prayer and, frankly, they just left me cold.

Did you know that today, February 16th, we are celebrating the date of the 150th anniversary of the founding of our diocese? Read more at our award-winning diocesan newspaper on the birth of our diocese!

The synod is now in “listening phase” in every diocese across the world. To have your voice heard as a part of this synod in the Diocese of Providence, take our survey, join our email list and learn about other ways to participate, click here! We want to hear from everyone about their experience of the Catholic Church, especially active and inactive Catholics. Please invite your family members and friends to take the survey as well by giving them the link to our diocesan page, dioceseofprovidence.org/synod.

Did you know? February 14, Valentine’s Day, is actually “St. Valentine’s Day." However, you probably did not know that there as many as three(!) saints named "Valentine" who are all commemorated on this day by the Church. 

t Providence College on Saturday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a hybrid event, so if you cannot attend in person you will be able to attend via Zoom. All details are in the link provided. Please register by February 14.

Black History Month is an annual celebration during February, of achievements by African Americans and is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. It is an excellent time to learn about Black Catholic history.

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!