Celebrate the Feast of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin
NASONVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, will celebrate the Feast of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin on Saturday, July 12. The day’s devotions begin at 8:30 a.m. with Holy Mass, followed by a procession and a brief presentation. Afterwards, coffee an’ will take place outdoors at the St. Francis of Assisi garden. Reservations not necessary. Call 401-568-8280 for more information.
Jewish-Catholic Relations in a Volatile World: A Virtual Event
A conversation on the legacy of Pope Francis and future directions under Pope Leo XIV. Hear from speakers Gavin D’Costa, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome, and Karma Ben-Johanan, Hebrew University of Jerusalem. This virtual event, sponsored by the Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange Committee, takes place Thursday, July 24, at 12 p.m. ET (4 p.m. GMT). Register at tinyurl.com/FrancisLeoJCR. For disability accommodations, please contact the Central Reservations Manager at 401-865-1040, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., well in advance of the event.
Free Music at St. Thomas the Apostle
WARREN — Gary Farias will be playing outside on the grounds of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave., on July 13, from 1- 4 p.m. This is a free event. The kitchen will be open selling sandwiches, malassadas and soft drinks. There will be an opportunity to purchase split the pot and raffle tickets.
Finding Joy in Suffering
WESTERLY — All are welcome to a morning retreat focusing on gratitude at St. Clare’s Catholic Church, 4 St. Clare’s Way, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join us for 8 a.m. Mass, followed by continental breakfast, inspiring talks, and adoration with live worship music. No admission fee; free-will offering. RSVP by July 14 to kkaelie4@gmail.com.
Divine Mercy Devotions
WAKEFIELD — St. Francis of Assisi, 114 High St., will offer Divine Mercy Devotions Friday, August 1, at 3 p.m., beginning with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and concluding with benediction.
Mother of Hope Camp is open for the season
CHEPACHET — The summer camp program at Mother of Hope Camp, 1589 Putnam Pike (aka Route 44), offers children ages 5-12 busing from several areas around Rhode Island as well as daily and weekly camp options from June 23 through August 15. Mother of Hope Camp, an agency of the Catholic Diocese of Providence, is located on 126 acres of beautiful woodlands along Echo Lake in Chepachet. Mother of Hope Camp’s caring and professional staff members engage campers in daily prayer, weekly Mass, as well as many traditional daily outdoor camp experiences such as swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, nature education, canoeing, sports, and more! Sibling and multi-week discounts available! Secure, online registration available at motherofhopecamp.com. Open enrollment all summer! Call 401-568-3580 with questions or for more information. Find more - follow Mother of Hope Camp on Facebook and Instagram.
McVinney Auditorium: Spanish Romance: Guitarist Andrew Blanch in Concert with Maria Eugenia Nieva
PROVIDENCE — Returning to the USA with his highly acclaimed program, Spanish Romance (with over 11,000 tickets sold to date), Australian sensation Andrew Blanch brings a musical journey like no other to American audiences, on Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m. in McVinney Auditorium. Praised as “the rockstar of nylon-acoustic music” (On Sounds), “the real deal” (Classics Today), “dazzling” (ArtsHub), and “brilliant” (Limelight Magazine), Andrew is one of the finest guitarists of his generation. With prizes in more than ten international competitions, three critically acclaimed albums, and performances spanning Berlin, London, Paris, Cordoba, São Paulo, Los Angeles, Sydney, and Auckland, he has captivated audiences around the globe. Tickets at www.mcvinneyauditorium.org.
Holy Mass with People with Disabilities - Tuesday Evenings
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Apostolate with People with Disabilities invites you to join the St. Patrick SPRED community every Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m. for Holy Mass at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St. For more information, please contact 401-278-4578 or email irodriguez@dpvd.org.
Save the date for the St. Martin de Porres Center 70th Anniversary Gala
PROVIDENCE— Save the date for St. Martin de Porres Center 70th Anniversary Gala, “Honoring our Legacy, Embracing our Future,” Saturday, Nov. 1 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Become part of this very special 70th anniversary celebration well in advance of the gala: serve as ‘Table Captain’ and bring your friends, family and/or organization; become a sponsor and show your commitment to the community; purchase an ad of congratulations or remembrance in the commemorative program; be a ‘Champion for Seniors’ by spreading the word and supporting the future of this legacy. More details to follow. Questions? Contact Linda A’Vant-Deishinni, St. Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center Director, phone 401-735-3882, 401-735-3880 or email LDeishinni@dpvd.org.
Double Feature Event with Jason Evert
GREENVILLE — Put this on your calendar before summer begins! We invite you to join us for a powerful evening with national author and speaker Jason Evert on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 9:15 p.m. at Saint Philip Church. This special event—“Purified” and “Gender and the Theology of Your Body”—invites teens (13+), parents, and adults to dive deep into God’s plan for love, sex, gender, and the human body. Expect dynamic talks, practical takeaways, free resources, and a retreat-like close with Eucharistic Adoration, praise & worship, and Reconciliation. Registration required, ticket sales are open now, including group discounts; clergy and religious attend free; no one is turned away due to cost. Learn more and register at www.evangelizeri.org/jason-evert-double-feature-event. Why should you attend? Need more? Contact Dennis Sousa, M.A., Director, Office of Family, Youth, & Young Adult Evangelization, 401-278-4505, dsousa@dpvd.org.
Adoration, Rosary, Evening Prayer, and Benediction
CRANSTON — All are welcome to join St. Paul Church on Monday evenings from 6 to 7:15 p.m. for adoration, Rosary, evening prayer and benediction held at St. Paul Parish, One Saint Paul Place. Please use the handicap ramp entrance to the church. Contact stpaulmusic02905@gmail.com and/or 401-497-3926 for more information.
