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November 16
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin kicked off the 14th season of his “Keep the Heat On” initiative by presenting a check for $5,000 to a Rhode Island veteran’s organization so that it can assist more local veterans in need of heating assistance. (PHOTO: Rick Snizek).Read More -
November 8
The Family Caregiver Alliance of Rhode Island and RI Division of Elderly Affairs recognized and honored caregivers on Thursday, November 8, at 2 pm at the RI State House. Rep. James R. Langevin, D-RI, presented the Langevin Lifetime Achievement Award to Kathy McKeon, Supervisor, Catholic Social Services of RI. Family Caregiver Award recipients included Noris E. Castillo, Mark Lewis, Tara Townsend, and Thomas Wheatley. Warwick Superstars Coaches Mary Townsend (head coach), Christine Paquin, Melissa Sicco, and Steve DeLoreto received the Caregiver Organization Award. November is designated as National Family Caregivers Month. (PHOTO: Hector Munoz)Read More -
September 27
'Even in our own beloved Church, standing against racism is not considered an essential character of Catholic identity,” Bishop Fabre, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ad-Hoc Committee Against Racism, told an audience at the McVinney Auditorium on Sept. 17. During his program, “Where Do We Go From Here?”, Bishop Fabre presented an historical overview of how 20th century Catholic bishops spoke out against racism and urged the faithful to take action. (PHOTO: Brian Fraga).Read More -
September 27
In 2010, the Diocese of Providence opened Emmanuel House after renovating a shuttered day care center on the city’s South Side. The shelter opened three days before Christmas in 2010. Since then, the 50-bed shelter rarely is not at or above capacity. (PHOTO: Brian Fraga).Read More
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“The bread in your cupboard belongs to the hungry; the coat unused in your closet belongs to the one who needs it; the shoes rotting in your closet belong to the one who has no shoes; the money which you hoard up belongs to the poor." - St. Basil the Great.
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Catholic Social Services of RI
The Diocese of Providence’s Secretariat for Catholic Charities & Social Ministry develops, implements and supports ministries and services that reach thousands of Rhode Islanders each year. Rooted in the social teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, this secretariat focuses on the dignity of each human being, serving others, and dispensing charity while educating and advocating for justice. Through this office, support is provided to more than 140 parishes in the diocese by helping parishioners meet their basic and social service needs. In every service provided, this ministry aims to reflect the compassion of Jesus Christ through sensitivity to the ever-changing ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity of communities within the diocese.
The Secretariat for Catholic Charities & Social Ministry brings the message of Christ’s love to the people of Rhode Island in tangible ways. These offices provide resources to communities in the areas of family, the sanctity of life, immigration, emergency assistance and so much more. This secretariat seeks to meet the physical and spiritual needs of parishioners and neighbors, while addressing injustice and advocating for legislative change at the local and national levels.