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Reverend Peter M. Mongeon, 66, an incardinated priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, died Monday, July 31, 2023. A native of Woonsocket, RI, Father Mongeon exercised priestly ministry for many years in the Diocese of Providence. Calling Hours will be on Saturday morning, August 5, beginning at 9:00 am in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence, RI. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of Father's soul on Saturday, August 5 at 11:00 am in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul, Providence. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland. Please pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Father Mongeon. (Photo: Diocese of Providence file)

By Father Nathan Ricci - On a cool Roman morning in November of 1998, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin arrived at the Apostolic Palace for his ad limina audience with the pope. John Paul II named the now 50-year-old Tobin a bishop six years ago, but after seeing the youthful man in front of him, the Holy Father exclaimed, “You’re very young to be a bishop!” With a big smile, a brave Tobin responded without pretense, “With all due respect, Holy Father, that’s your fault!” The pope clearly appreciated the good humor and candor of the young bishop. John Paul II would raise Tobin to further dignity in the Church, naming him to the most Catholic state in the Union as eighth bishop of Providence. (Photo: Laura Kilgus)

"We have been so blessed by this man’s faithful priestly witness of 50 years, his 31 years of episcopal shepherding, and his lifetime of Christian discipleship." - from Bishop Henning's latest column - - about Bishop Tobin

Grant, we pray, almighty God, that the example of your Saints may spur us on to a better life, so that we, who celebrate the memory of Saints Martha, Mary and Lazarus, may also imitate without ceasing their deeds... (Painting: "San Lázaro con sus hermanas Marta y María" by Maestro de Perea)

In this special edition, Rhode Island Catholic takes a look at Bishop Thomas J. Tobin's 18-year legacy in the Diocese of Providence in recognition of his retirement and 50th anniversary of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood. For a copy of this special 40 page edition of Rhode Island Catholic, please call 401-272-1010 or email srichard@thericatholic.com.

Fr. Raymond Tetrault’s paintings are on exhibit at the Sprout Gallery, 166 Valley St., Building 6M, Suite 103, Providence, from June 29 to July 28. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. | Las pinturas de Padre Raymond Tetrault estarán en exhibición en Sprout Gallery, 166 Valley St., Building 6M, Suite 103, Providence, del 29 de junio al 28 de julio. La galería estará abierta de 9 am a 3 pm, de lunes a viernes. (Image: Diocese of Providence file)

Saints Joachim and Anne pray for us! (Image: Window at St Mary, Newport)

See for yourself - click to watch the video! Just two weeks left! Register now at motherofhopecamp.com! (Photo: MOH Camp)

On this day in 2018, he received the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders in St. Agnes Cathedral at the hands of Bishop John Barres after having been appointed by Pope Francis as an auxiliary bishop of Rockville Centre—his hometown—all before Pope Francis would send him here to Rhode Island a little more than four years later. Ad multos annos, Bishop Henning! (Photo: SUE GRIECO/LI HERALD)

Pope Francis established this day as a reminder of the important role Grandparents and the Elderly play as a link between generations.

Mary Magdalene, Apostle of the Apostles, is the first of the women who followed Jesus to proclaim Him as having risen from the dead... (Image: Vatican News)

Today, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin celebrates the 50th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood! He was ordained in 1973 in Pittsburgh, PA. Congratulations, Bishop Tobin! Ad multos annos! (Photo: Bishop Tobin)

Learn about the myth vs. the reality of NFP!

“Catholic schools – the value is indisputable, and yet there are … staffing challenges that affect teaching nationwide, but certainly affect Catholic schools as well,” said Chris Keavy, a 20-year Catholic school president and principal, now head of the PACT program at Providence College. (PHOTO: COURTESY OF NANCY CIFUNE/ST. RAPHAEL ACADEMY)

In a scene from George Orwell’s “1984,” an interrogator tells the protagonist Winston Smith: “In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.”...Read the full Editorial in Rhode Island Catholic.

Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, Bishop of Providence, has made the following clergy appointments within the Diocese of Providence...

“This year’s legislative session, as always, had its winners and losers but, in my opinion, the entire session was overshadowed by a black cloud with the passage of the so-called Equality in Abortion Coverage Act,” said Father Bernard A. Healey, director of the Rhode Island Catholic Conference. “Sadly now, Rhode Island taxpayers, including Catholics and others, opposed to the killing of the innocent unborn must fund abortions. It is a clear violation of conscience and an attack on the sanctity of human life. This was a major defeat in our state for the respect of human life and the common good.” (RIC file photo)

"That more human scale also means that all of us can make a difference by advocating for those values and beliefs closest to our hearts. I encourage the Catholics of Rhode Island to pray for our leaders and to thank them for their public service (1 Tim 2:1-2). I also encourage us to make certain that we vote, and that we express our most deeply held convictions by our vote and our communications. In a state on such a human scale, faithful citizenship makes a difference!" - Bishop Henning

Lea ahora: Boletín digital de la Diócesis de Providencia en Español 7 de Julio del 2023 (Image: diocesan Office of Hispanic Ministry)

The Miracle Club is a Catholic Pilgrimage film set in 1967. This heartwarming film follows the story of three generations of close friends of Ballygar, a hardknocks community in Dublin, who have one tantalizing dream: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes, that place of miracles that draws millions of visitors each year. It stars Academy Award® nominee Laura Linney, Academy Award® winners Maggie Smith and Kathy Bates, and Agnes O’Casey. (Image: sonyclassics.com/film/themiracleclub)