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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- With public gatherings, including Masses, banned in Italy to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the Vatican published an updated version of Pope Francis' schedule for Holy Week and Easter...

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Before the COVID-19 virus had the United States in its grip, Saint Raphael Academy was thrust into the headlines as a staff member was the first in Rhode Island to test positive for the virus.

Many have asked us about how to collect Rice Bowls this year as parishes and schools are likely to remain closed through the rest of the Lenten season...

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.

For your information: televised Masses and Masses live-streamed on the web/internet

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The world has been humbled by COVID-19. What originally seemed like a virus local only to China is now a global pandemic. It’s serious, and, in light of Italy’s death toll, it makes...

PROVIDENCE — Normally, the faithful approach the confessional or another designated area to receive forgiveness of their sins in the sacrament of Penance.While many opportunities remain to ...

Participate in the special prayer of the Holy Father taking place in Saint Peter’s Square.

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin: The Imitation of Christ

A Catholic Charity Appeal supported ministry, Emmanuel House has provided a safe place each night for single men to stay during the year in addition to other services such as addiction recovery, employment resources and much more since 2010.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican has asked Catholic bishops around the world, both in the Latin rite and the Eastern Catholic Churches, to provide their faithful with resources to support personal and family prayer during Holy Week and at Easter, especially where COVID-19 restrictions prevent them from going to church.

Catholic churches to ring their bells for approximately 5 minutes each Sunday morning at 9 am, beginning this Sunday, March 29, 2020. 

7:00am - 8:00am EST live-streamed on the Vatican New You Tube channel. Click for more.

Supporters are encouraged to pray from home.

As we navigate the growing complexities of reporting the news and producing a print newspaper during the coronavirus pandemic, Rhode Island Catholic will shift temporarily, beginning next week, from ...

The Chancery central office building of the Diocese of Providence will be closed until further notice beginning on March 20, 2020. Click for details and Chancery Contact list, as well as how to get help.

PROVIDENCE — In the midst of growing concerns over the coronavirus (COVID-19), locally and around the world, and now following Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s directive that all public Masses be

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