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When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed
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For Christmas
The liturgical season of Christmas begins with the vigil Masses on Christmas Eve and concludes on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. During the Christmas season, we celebrate the birth of Christ into our world and into our hearts, and reflect on the gift of salvation that is born with him…including the fact that he was born to die for us.
For the Celebration of ChristmasCATHEDRAL OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL, PROVIDENCE
Find the full schedule of Celebration of Christmas at the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Providence, here (schedule coming soon!)
MINISTRY FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Christmas and New Year Masses Interpreted in ASL for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
The Diocesan Ministry for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing invites you to join us at the following Masses in English all held at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence:- December 24 at at 9:15 a.m. and Christmas Eve Mass at 6 p.m.
- December 25 at 9:15 a.m.
- December 31 at 9:15 a.m.
- January 1 at 9:15 a.m.
Christmas Season Resources
Learn more
Proclamation of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Christmas
Blessing of the Home on Epiphany
The Chancery Office Building Hours for Christmas and New Years 2024
In observance of Christmas and New Years, please be advised that the diocesan Chancery Office Building, located at One Cathedral Square, Providence, will be closed December 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025. We will reopen January 2, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. A blessed Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours! -
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The Christmas Story
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"Christmas is an event which is renewed in every family, parish and community which receives the love of God made incarnate in Jesus Christ. Like Mary, the Church shows to everyone the "sign" of God: the Child whom she bore in her womb and to whom she gave birth, yet who is the Son of the Most High, since he "is of the Holy Spirit" (Mt 1:20).
- Pope Francis, Urbi et Orbi Message, December 25, 2015