Posts Tagged ‘Bishop Thomas Tobin’
Catholic Charity Appeal exceeds goal. $6.8Million for human services, homeless, immigration, new/pregnant moms programs
The Diocese of Providence’s annual Catholic Charity Appeal exceeded 100% of its goal, surpassing $6.8 million in pledges and one-time gifts. More than 19,300 people donated. The average gift was $338, an increase from $315 in 2021’s appeal. The Catholic Charity Appeal is the primary source of funding for the charitable ministries and work of…
Read MoreCardinal Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York to speak at Providence Cathedral
Cardinal Timothy Dolan to speak at Cathedral in Providence, Rhode Island.
Read MoreBishop Tobin: RI churches are safe, and “we’re staying open”
Gov. Gina Raimondo, in her weekly coronavirus update address, put in place some added restrictions as cases have begun to increase at rate of concern. One area addressed was going to church or other houses of worship. In particular, “chit-chatting” before and after services, going for coffee or brunch with others were mentioned as increasing…
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