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By Cole DeSantis, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent WAKEFIELD —On Sunday, June 25, the third annual Mass of Thanksgiving to God for All Essential Workers was offered at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. This special occasion comes in the aftermath of the events surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic to honor and pray for essential workers and all those who suffered from the physical, psychological or economic effects of Covid. (Photo: Cole DeSantis)

A “Thanks and Blessings” breakfast was held in Providence for the staff who support Catholic Hospital Ministry in the Diocese of Providence.

PROVIDENCE — Although the frontlines themselves have finally faded, the bravery displayed by frontline workers over the past two years continues to inspire gratitude in the Diocese of Providence.

PROVIDENCE — During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic the concept of what it means to be an essential worker became very clear for many people who suddenly found themselves on the front lines in helping their communities maintain normal day-to-day services in a time of crisis.

Holy Mass of Thanksgiving: Join us for a Holy Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 8:45 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 21 Taverse St., Providence, RI. Click for more.

PROVIDENCE — In the midst of a global pandemic, whether you tended to the medical or spiritual needs at the bedside of COVID-19 patients, kept order in the streets as a law enforcement officer, answered the alarm for fire and medical emergencies, provided crucial virus testing and vaccinations as a member of the National Guard, kept the mail delivery flowing, stocked the shelves and served customers in local supermarkets or taught children or young adults in person or remotely to keep them from falling behind in their studies, you all had one thing in common: you served as a much-needed essential worker in a time of crisis.

PROVIDENCE — At this time last year, at the heart of the COVID-19 outbreak, Father Albert Ranallo had already finished marshalling a group of priests to serve in the hospital ministry — with all of its uncertainties as the virus continued to spread — and was hard at work securing enough personal protective equipment to keep them safe.

Priests come face to face with coronavirus as they prepare the way forward for the sick and dying