Update: Diocese offers RIPTA passes to the needy
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The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, announced a new program this morning to help needy Rhode Islanders cope with high gas prices by taking the bus to get to work, go shopping and make doctor's appointments. The Catholic Charity Fund has donated $17,500 that will be used to buy RIPTIKS, the bus passes sold by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. The tickets will be handed out in books of 10 one-way tickets to those apply and are determined to be most in need. The tickets will be available at diocesan satellite offices starting Thursday to people who can prove they need them. The average price of gasoline is $4.095 a gallon, according to AAA. -- Business editor John Kostrzewa, with reports from the Associated Press 
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I don't think I like my donations going to that. Who is getting the help exactly?
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A system needs to be in place so that the people receiving these passes are the ones who use them. Otherwise they will be sold on the streets.
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I'm glad the Bishop is reaching out to help Rhode Islander's in need. What difference does it make who the money is helping? If you donated the money then you have put your trust in God to give the Bishop wisdom and guidance to know where and how to distribute the monies wisely.
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One reason I do not donate to Catholic Charities is that I do not have control over where my donations go.
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Our family made a lot of sacrifices for a lot of years to donate money to the church, and what did they do but close the church and sell the building for a few million dollars. They put the money into another one of their churches in a wealthier part of the city, which is too far to walk. I guess former parishioners could use a few bus passes to get to the other church, except for the fact that most of them just gave up on it and don't go anymore.
Charity begins at home, anyway.
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Beth, Val,M. if you have a home, job,food you should get on your knees and thank GOD. Don't be so HATEFUL towards the least of our brothers.
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Jack I'm not sure why you included me, Val, in your comment. I'm a happy giver. I don't discriminate where my money goes or who it helps. I have faith that the Lord guides those in charge to distribute wisely and to those in most need. I am proud to be Catholic in a state where many Catholics complain about their religion, I rejoice in it.
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