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Laura Kilgus, Associate Editor - PROVIDENCE — For the past 20 years, Keep the Heat On has been a lifesaver for thousands upon thousands of Rhode Island households. Since it began in 2005, the program has continued to provide heating assistance to Rhode Islanders who have exhausted all other public and private forms of assistance. Keep the Heat On has contributed nearly $4.4 million of heating assistance to 17,750 Rhode Island families and individuals to help keep warm during the winter. (Photo: Laura Kilgus)

Advent news from some of our Catholic Schools! (Photo courtesy of St. Margaret School)

EAST GREENWICH — Our Lady of Mercy School announced that applications are now open for the 2025-26 academic year for students who wish to enroll in its Pre-K program for three-year olds. Applicants must be three by September 1, 2025. (PHOTO: OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL)

God has a plan for each of us! This retreat is for high school seniors, college-aged, and post-college age men interested in or curious about the priesthood. The retreat will be held Friday-Saturday, January 10-11, 2025 at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, Providence. To recommend a man for this retreat or if interested for yourself, please contact Rev. Ryan J. Simas, Director of Vocations, [email protected] or Rev. Ryan W. Connors, Director of Pre-Ordination Formation, [email protected]. To sign up please visit https://catholicpriest.com/vocations-college-retreat/ to complete registration form. Call 401-331-1316 with questions.

La Misa diocesana Guadalupana se llevará a cabo el martes 12 de diciembre a las 7:00 pm en la Catedral de San Pedro y San Pablo, el Obispo de la Diócesis de Providence. Comenzaremos con el rezo del Rosario a las 5:30 pm y habrá confesiones y una serenata a la Virgen previo a la Misa. ¡Pasa la voz, invita a un familiar o amistad! ¿No puedes unirte a nosotros en persona? Mira la transmisión en vivo a partir de las 7 p.m. en el canal diocesano de YouTube, youtube.com/DioceseofProvidenceRI. / The diocesan Guadalupana Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. We will begin with the Holy Rosary at 5:30 pm and there will be confessions and a serenade to the Virgin prior to the Mass. Spread the word, and invite a family member or friend! Can't join us in person? Watch the live stream beginning at 7 p.m. on diocesan YouTube channel, youtube.com/DioceseofProvidenceRI.

DISCOVER RI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS!
8th grade students are encouraged to take this test at their first choice school Dec. 7. Contact individual schools to confirm test date/time. Click for High Schools contact info and codes.

Through the generosity of many, St. Gabriel’s Call offers a helping hand to moms this Christmas season, throughout the year...(Photos: Laura Kilgus)

DISCOVER RI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS!
Are you ready to take the next step on your educational journey? Join us for the High School Placement Test on December 7. It's your opportunity to explore the outstanding Catholic schools in our community. 8th grade students are encouraged to take this test at their 1st choice school, December 7. Contact the school(s) you are interested in directly for testing details; click for High Schools contact info.

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — It’s easy to consider oneself pro-life when advocating for the unborn. There is a sentimental impact in seeing bright-eyed, chubby-cheeked babies on posters calling for an end to abortion. Praying outside of Planned Parenthood clinics presents a visual witness to desperate women afraid to choose life.

By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - EXETER — On Saturday, Sept. 28, St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic community in Exeter hosted the diocesan Special Religious Education (SPRED) picnic for students with special needs and their families.

On Saturday, Sept. 14, pro-life individuals throughout the country gathered at the gravesites of aborted babies, and other memorial sites dedicated in their honor, for the tenth annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Solemn vigils were held at these sites to commemorate.. (PHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF LIFE AND FAMILY)

From Wed., Sept. 25 through Sun., Nov. 3 we'll hold 40 days of peaceful, prayerful vigils and Rosaries for life and for an end to abortion at the public right-of-way outside 175 Broad St., Providence. 40 Days held in collaboration with RI Right to Life. Learn more or sign up now! (Photo: RI Catholic)

Before the summer season at Mother of Hope Camp came to a conclusion, Archbishop-elect Richard G. Henning made a special visit to Chepachet to celebrate Mass for the campers and counselors in the camp’s St. Augustine Chapel. (PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)

Join us at these special memorial service dedicated to remembering and praying for the millions lost to abortion, miscarriage, or stillbirth, or infants that have died after birth. Click or contact us for locations (Photo: RI Catholic)

Join the Diocese of Providence at our upcoming peaceful, prayerful, and respectful activities for life - - supporting the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death. For details, please contact Lisa Cooley, [email protected], 401-278-2518. (Photo: RI Catholic)

Be anchored in the Truth! Get the essential Catholic theological framework that provides you with the underpinnings of our faith so you can be a better catechist, Catholic school teacher, parish volunteer, parent—or simply as a disciple. The course will give you the toolbox you need to understand your faith more fully and will provide you with a vocabulary to explain, perhaps defend, what it is that you believe. Each session will be taught by experienced professors and practitioners. Come learn and grow in your journey of discipleship and discover the beauty of the Church’s intellectual tradition. Click for class dates, topics, registration and more!

The diocesan offices of Vocations and Family, Youth, & Young Adult Evangelization are bringing a week of unique fun and faithful opportunities beginning Mon., July 29 through Fri., August 2 for men and women age 16-35. Click for full event list, all the details and registration info. Contact Father Ryan Simas at [email protected] or 401-331-1316.

Join us for a fulfilling and impactful Young Adult Day of Community Service! This event brings together young adults in our diocese to volunteer their time and effort in various service projects. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in activities such as ministry to the homeless, nursing home visits, and various diocesan projects. Click for all the details and registration!

This super fun outdoor Summer Day Camp Program is open! Don't miss out on the best summer ever! (Photo: MOH Camp)

Rev. Mr. Jairon Olmos Rivera is looking forward to a beautiful life of ministry as new priest of the Diocese of Providence! (PHOTO: RICK SNIZEK)