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The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is visiting the Diocese of Providence January 9 through 31, schedule here.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Supreme Court Jan. 12 reinstated a federal requirement that women who are seeking abortion-inducing drugs must do so in person, not by mail, as a federal judge had allowed last year due to the pandemic and the high court had let stand.

WASHINGTON —With three more federal executions scheduled in January, two bishop chairmen call on the current Administration to stop, and for the new Congress and incoming Administration to abolish the death penalty in federal law.

Form the diocesan office of Life & Family

WASHINGTON– On December 14, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued a statement on the new COVID-19 vaccines.

At Life Chain, many pray and take stand that every life is worth living

PROVIDENCE — With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to have an impact on the regular schedule and format of gatherings, including Church celebrations, the opening of Respect Life Month in the Diocese of Providence was likewise celebrated differently than it had been before.

WASHINGTON — The Sept. 10 announcement of the theme for the March for Life -- "Together Strong: Life Unites" — made it clear the annual national event, in some form, will proceed next Jan. 29.

This year the Diocese of Providence Office of Life & Family will not be having a Fall 40 Days for Life campaign. In place of 40 Days, we encourage all People of Life to...

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Just hours before the sixth federal execution took place this year, and two days before the next one was scheduled, two U.S. bishops’ committee chairmen called on the government to end this practice.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — President Donald Trump said Sept. 23 he would sign an executive order to “ensure that all precious babies born alive, no matter their circumstances, receive the medical care that they deserve.”

The Diocese of Providence would like to invite you to celebrate Respect Life Month on Friday, October 2, 2020 in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, during the 12:05pm Mass. Bishop Thomas J. Tobin is the main celebrant and homilist. Join us for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament immediately following Mass until 3:00pm. All are invited. 

...for Ethical Scrutiny of Fetal Tissue Research

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

The Diocese of Providence remains deeply concerned about the increase in domestic violence calls as a result of the coronavirus crisis...

During this uncertain time, St. Gabriel's Call, a ministry of the Diocese of Providence, funded by the Catholic Charity Appeal, continues to help mothers in need before, during, and after their pregnancies.

A CATHOLIC CHARITY APPEAL SUPPORTED MINISTRY: Through its St. Gabriel’s Call ministry, the Diocese of Providence continues to offer help to mothers before, during and after their pregnancies despite the ongoing corona virus pandemic...

Supporters are encouraged to pray from home.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, after delivering powerful testimony at the Rhode Island Statehouse, well-known pro-life advocate Christopher F. Young, 51, of Narragansett, died while driving home with his family.