As its 14th season comes to a close, the diocesan “Keep the Heat On” program, founded in 2005 by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, has surpassed $3 million in heating assistance provided to those most in need from across Rhode Island.

The Diocese of Providence received a major gift today from the National Grid Foundation for its ‘Keep the Heat On’ heating assistance program!

Recent cold weather throughout New England has brought concern for those who struggle to stay warm throughout the most frigid days during Rhode Island winters.

Sunday, December 9th at 3:00pm in the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Providence - to benefit Bishop Tobin's Keep the Heat On Fund

When browsing through the handmade items, basket raffles and many potential gifts for loved ones, patrons of St. Sebastian’s Parish Christmas Bazaar will have a chance to give back...

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.

Bishop to present $5000 check to help veterans with heating assistance

PROVIDENCE — Spring in the Ocean State has been always unpredictable — making the popular quotation, “if you don’t like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes,” — ring even more true....

Five Prout students recently participated in a Sleep-Out to raise awareness of the homeless...

Editor’s Note: In this second and final installment of a series on the difficulties faced by Rhode Island heating consumers during the winter months, Rhode Island Catholic staff reporter Lauren Clem reports on utility regulation and a recent proposal to raise base distribution rates for heating and electric service.

Editor’s Note: In this first installment of a series on the difficulties faced by Rhode Island heating consumers during the winter months, Rhode Island Catholic staff reporter Lauren Clem reports on the continued impact of January’s cold snap.

Students at St. Cecilia’s School raised $314 for Bishop Thomas J. Tobin’s “Keep the Heat On” program!

Michael Ryan, director of government affairs for National Grid Rhode Island, and Ed White, executive director of the National Grid Foundation, presented Bishop Thomas J. Tobin and James Jahnz, emergency assistance network coordinator for the diocese, with a $100,000 donation to the “Keep the Heat On” program.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence today received a $100,000 donation from the National Grid Foundation for its ‘Keep the Heat On’ heating assistance program.

Students help families through 'Keep the Heat On' fundraiser

A house-warming, heart-warming ministry

Sunday, December 10th at 3:00pm in the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul, Providence - to benefit Bishop Tobin's Keep the Heat On Fund

The Diocese of Providence kicked off the 13th annual “Keep the Heat On” campaign!

Annual 'Keep the Heat On' Campaign Launched in Central Falls

$80,000 will go a long way to help keep R.I. families warm this winter