POPE FRANCIS AT AUDIENCE: WRESTLING WITH GOD, A METAPHOR FOR PRAYER

Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on prayer at the Wednesday General Audience, focusing on the story of Jacob “wrestling with God” in the book of Genesis. He reflected on the life of the patriarch Jacob, whose story is told in the book of Genesis

M. BonnevilleJune 11, 2020

Diocesan Updates - June 5, Statement from Bishop Tobin

Statement from Bishop Tobin on Behalf of the Diocese of Providence

Resorting to violence does not honor the memory of George Floyd whose tragic death in Minneapolis is morally offensive and repugnant to all. Nor does it promote the just cause of civil rights. For decades, the Catholic Church, in its teaching and actions, has been at the forefront in opposing every expression of racism, and we renew that commitment today.

M. BonnevilleJune 5, 2020

“Church to the sacristy, away from the streets..." – Bishop Grech, Diocese of Gozo

Bishop Grech warns against reducing the pastoral activity of the “church to the sacristy, away from the streets, or simply being content to projecting the life of the sacristy, onto the streets.” He observes that during these last few months of isolation,

M. BonnevilleJune 5, 2020

Catholic Communication Campaign Bulletin Announcement

Did you know that because of your support of the annual Catholic Communication Campaign, our diocesan Communications Office has been able to remain open and in touch with the faithful of RI and beyond throughout the COVID-19 Crisis?

M. BonnevilleJune 4, 2020

ALL LIFE MATTERS

Dear Parishioners,

God is the author of all life, human and divine. Man did not will himself into existence and give himself an identity. Because God is existence and chose to share his existence in bringing man into being,

M. BonnevilleJune 3, 2020

Diocesan Updates - May 29

Holy Spirit, Come. The Holy Spirit gave the disciples the strength to fulfill their commission to spread the Good News of Jesus. The Solemnity of Pentecost marks the end of the Easter season.

M. BonnevilleMay 30, 2020

THE OUTPOURING OF THE SPIRIT

Dear Parishioners,

The apostles were told by Jesus to await the coming of the advocate that he would send once he returned to the Father. This advocate would remind them of all that he had taught them.

M. BonnevilleMay 27, 2020

FINAL DIRECTIVES FOR PUBLIC WORSHIP THE WEEKEND OF MAY 30TH/31ST

Dear Parishioners,

Some people have expressed a variety of concerns about the start-up of Mass this coming weekend.

M. BonnevilleMay 25, 2020

GUIDELINES FOR SAINT PETER PARISH / THE RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP

Dear Parishioners,

On Saturday. May 30th and Sunday, May 31st our parish will resume its regular Mass schedule since the weekend of March 14th and 15th.

M. BonnevilleMay 25, 2020