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100th Catholic Charity Appeal: Diocese of Providence Raises $7.7M. Exceeds Goal – Again – for Rhode Islanders
By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent (reprinted from Rhode Island Catholic): Despite challenges and uncertainties across the nation and around the world, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal has stood the test of time, with the people of the Diocese of Providence generously supporting this year’s 100th Catholic Charity Appeal with close to $7.7 million,…
Read More3 Warwick Catholic Churches merge to become 1
St. Catherine and St. Francis of Assisi parishes, Warwick, to be merged into SS. Rose and Clement Parish, Warwick. The canonical merger is the result of collaboration between the Diocese and parishes regarding parish modifications in Warwick Due to a steady decline in the number of parishioners and sacramental activity;given the sharp decrease in the…
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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