The “Hail Mary” prayer that Christians have been praying for centuries is composed of two main parts. The first part of the prayer is derived from the Annunciation,
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Diocese of Providence,
Each year on July 4th, our nation pauses to celebrate its birth, its independence, and to renew our commitment to the values that are intrinsic to the American spirit:
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Dear Parishioners,
Since the middle of Lent the Holy Water fonts in the church have been empty as a precaution to help prevent the spread of covid-19. Like blessed palm, sacramentals are an important part of our faith experience and a source of blessing for us.
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Called to Serve God's People
Father Hiep Van Nguyen ordained by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin on June 6, 2020 in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul
Dear Parishioners of St. Peter and St. Timothy Parishes,
After serving our school community as a teacher and a principal for forty years, Mrs. Joan Sickinger will retire at the end of this academic year. Words cannot adequately express my gratitude and the gratitude for the significant contribution…
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
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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.
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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,
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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?
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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,
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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.
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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.
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