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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Besides the immediate considerations of trying to stay healthy, to mourn the dead and protect others, the coronavirus pandemic should be prompting Christians to reflect on their faith, Pope Francis wrote.

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ domestic policy committee said the federal emergency “bridge loans” that dioceses, parishes and other Catholic entities applied for provided a lifeline, allowing “our essential ministries to continue to function in a time of national emergency.”

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. **RESUMING PUBLIC WORSHIP: Please consult parish websites, bulletins, and social media often for the most up-to-date Mass times as we slowly 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.**

PROVIDENCE — The dedicated days for those working at local nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic are full of anxiousness, caution and concern. As staff navigate the unknown, they do so while working diligently to make sure those they serve each day truly feel safe and loved.

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The fall semester at Catholic colleges and universities around the country will look and feel very different.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Francis called on young people to reach out to their grandparents or the elderly who may be lonely or on their own.

PHOENIX (CNS) -- There is no denying the fact "this is a pandemic of historic proportion," Dr. Anthony Fauci told students at Jesuit-run Georgetown University in a recent online webinar focused on young people's risks and responsibilities in mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

The Peter’s Pence Collection is taken up worldwide each year to support the most disadvantaged including victims of war, oppression, natural disaster and disease. This annual Collection gives the Holy Father the means to provide emergency assistance to those in need.

MIAMI (CNS) -- Calling the COVID-19 pandemic the challenge of a lifetime, the nation's top public health official traveled to Florida seeking help in slowing the deadly outbreak.

Rhode Island Catholic is paying tribute to the 2020 Graduates in the August 20 edition of the newspaper. Parents, loved ones, alumni, school faculty and members of the community are all welcome to …

PROVIDENCE — “Full, in-person enrollment is the plan for the fall,” said Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Providence Daniel Ferris. “I talk to principals daily who look forward to reopening and welcoming back their students. But they want to do so safely. If we keep our students safe, along with their teachers, and I am confident we will, coming back, if possible, is the best course of action.”

PROVIDENCE — In response to the economic fallout wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Diocese of Providence has made the difficult decision to permanently eliminate 10 positions in its Central Administration and has reduced the hours of other staff in the face of the decline in both weekly parish donations and contributions to the annual Catholic Charity Appeal.

Diocesan outreach ministries share resources to help those in need during coronavirus crisis

Please click to read a letter regarding the annual Wedding Anniversary Celebration from Bishop Thomas J. Tobin

ST. GABRIEL'S CALL: A CATHOLIC CHARITY SUPPORTED MINISTRY

PROVIDENCE — Thanks to the generosity of more than 14,000 donors, the Catholic Charity Appeal has surpassed $4 Million — steadily climbing toward its goal this year of $7.3 …

WASHINGTON – Following the publication of a national news story on Catholic churches receiving loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, issued the following statement in response...

MOTHER OF HOPE CAMP: A CATHOLIC CHARITY SUPPORTED MINISTRY

Today, the Catholic Charity Appeal surpassed the $4 million mark towards our goal of $7.3 Million! We are so grateful for the support that allows us to serve those most in need!