Warm Hearts, Warm Homes: Your Gift Can Be a Lifeline This Winter
PROVIDENCE — Keep the Heat On, the diocesan heating assistance program, continues its 21st year of providing aid throughout the winter season. Since its inception, the program has provided more than $4.6 million in assistance to local families. To confidentially apply for ‘Keep the Heat On’ assistance visit www.HeatRI.com or call 401-421-7833. Every tax-deductible donation, regardless of amount, will help an individual or family in Rhode Island with heating assistance this winter. To give back, visit www.HeatRI.com or call 401-421-7833
Family Novena
NORTH EASTON, Mass. — The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., will host the annual Family Novena celebrating the birth of Venerable Patrick Peyton from Jan. 9–17. The event welcomes families and individuals to pray for unity and peace through a few minutes of daily prayer. A free downloadable prayer booklet is available at www.FatherPeyton.org/novena.
Chesterton Academy Holy Hour
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, 610 Jefferson Blvd. (former St. Francis Church), will hold a Holy Hour with prayer and adoration on Friday, Jan. 9, at 4 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, visit www.chestertonRI.org or call 401-287-2280.
The Visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DIOCESAN-WIDE —The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be visiting the diocese in various parishes throughout Rhode Island from Friday, Jan. 9, through Sunday, Feb. 1. The image is an exact replica of the original image of Our Lady, which she left on the Tilma of St. Juan Diego in December 1531, and is among four images blessed at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico by the Rector of the Basilica, Msgr. Monroy, to bring conversions, reverence for life, sanctity of the family, and solidarity of the Church in America. The Missionary Images are known to have been associated with many miracles and healings. The schedule and locations will be available at the beginning of January by contacting the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry at 401-278-2518 / jernster@dpvd.org and by visiting the diocesan website at www.dioceseofprovidence.org/OLG.
SPRED Mass and Luncheon
CUMBERLAND — St. Joan of Arc Church, 3357 Mendon Rd., will host a SPRED Mass on Sunday, Jan. 11, at 11:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon in the school annex. The event celebrates the SPRED community and its ministry to people with disabilities and their families. All are welcome.
West Bay Chorale Auditions
WARWICK — West Bay Chorale will hold open rehearsals and auditions for the winter 2026 season on Monday, Jan. 12, and Monday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. at St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane. Singers in all sections are needed. For details, contact Director Eric Van Dervort at 401-751-1525 or ewvandervort1@gmail.com.
Seminarian Basketball Game
PROVIDENCE — St. Augustine Church, 20 Old Rd., will host the second annual Seminarian basketball game on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The evening will begin with Adoration at 6:30 p.m., followed by a basketball showdown between St. John’s Seminary and Our Lady of Providence Seminary in the gym featuring comedian Kevin Sullivan. The event will include prayer, fellowship and competition. Door fee and concession proceeds to benefit the Diocese of Providence Office of Vocations.
A Holy Mass for Life with Bishop Lewandowski
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry is sponsoring a Holy Mass for Life, in thanksgiving for the gift of life, on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will be the principal celebrant and homilist. For more information, contact Jean Ernster, Coordinator, Office of Life and Family Ministry, at 401-278-2518 or jernster@dpvd.org. More information is available at
www.dioceseofprovidence.org/life.
Memorial Mass for Children
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will celebrate a bilingual memorial Mass for children lost to miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. Families are invited to attend and commend their children to God by name. For more information, contact Dr. Mary Shaw at
Our Lady of Altagracia Mass
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul will host the Solemn Mass in honor of Our Lady of Altagracia on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The Mass will be celebrated by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, and concelebrated by priests and assisted by deacons who serve in parishes with Hispanic communities throughout the diocese. Before the Mass, there will be confessions and the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Rosary Sodality Bingo Night
BRISTOL — The Holy Rosary Sodality of St. Elizabeth Church will hold their Bingo Night on Friday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish auditorium, 577 Wood St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. event will feature a special raffle and a 50/50 raffle, with cash prizes. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. For tickets, call St. Elizabeth Rectory at 401-253-8366 or Ginette Amaral at 401-254-6990.
Chesterton Academy Open House
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope, 610 Jefferson Blvd., will host an Open House on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The event will include morning prayer, school tours, and a presentation on classical Catholic education. To register, visit www.chestertonri.org/open-house-2026 or call 401-287-2280.
St. Barnabas Music Bingo
PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Church will host Music Bingo on Saturday, Jan. 24, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and games beginning at 7 p.m. The family-friendly event features musical themes and food available for purchase to support the parish mission trip. Bingo cards will be available at the door.
Women’s Silent Retreat
ENFIELD, Conn. — The Little Sisters of the Poor, 1365 Enfield St., will host a silent discernment retreat for single Catholic women (ages 18-35) from Friday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m., through Sunday, Feb. 1, at 2 p.m. To register by Jan. 28, contact Sr. Carolyn at 860-402-4478 or sc@littlesistersofthepoor.org.
White Mass for Medical Professionals
PROVIDENCE — Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will celebrate a White Mass for all medical professionals on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m., at Providence College in the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel. The Mass is sponsored by the Catholic Medical Association.
Young Adult Lenten Retreat
NARRAGANSETT — The Christian Brothers Center will host a Lenten Retreat Day for young adults in their 20s and 30s on Saturday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The day is open to all single, married, or religious young adults. For more information, visit www.evangelizeri.org.
Volunteer Opportunity
RHODE ISLAND — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program relies on volunteer preparers to offer free tax returns for income-qualified individuals and families at non-profit organizations throughout Rhode Island. Volunteers typically serve four or five hours a week from late January through mid-April, and two types of preparer education are available: a sequential self-training program and an eight-hour course over two Saturday mornings in early January. Prior tax experience is not necessary; VITA saves eligible taxpayers millions of dollars a year, is an enjoyable and interesting way to put Catholic faith into practice and is an excellent resume-builder and a gratifying way for parents and high school students to spend time together. For more information, please email Connie Speidel at rivitatraining@gmail.com.
