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Special Event Listings for 01.23.25

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Chesterton Academy Open House

WARWICK — Chesterton Academy will hold an Open House on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9-11:30 a.m. Come learn more about how a Chesterton education could change your son’s or daughter’s life. The event will include morning prayer, a school tour, a presentation on Chesterton and classical education, and the chance to meet current and prospective families. Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope is part of a network of more than 60 Chesterton Academies nationwide. This is the first Chesterton Academy in New England, and the only Classical Catholic high school in Rhode Island. Register at: www.chestertonri.org/Jan25, or contact the school at 401-287-2280, info@chestertonRl.org.

Mass for Life 

CRANSTON — The diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry is sponsoring a Holy Mass for Life, in thanksgiving for the gift of life, on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Parish, 237 Garden Hills Dr. Rev. Msgr. Albert A. Kenney, S.T.L., diocesan administrator, will be the main celebrant and Rev. Edward J. Wilson, Jr., pastor of Immaculate Conception, will be the homilist. For more information, please contact Lisa Cooley, Coordinator, Office of Life and Family Ministry, 401-278-2518 or lcooley@dpvd.org. More information at  www.dioceseofprovidence.org/life.

Sacred Heart School plans Open House

EAST PROVIDENCE — Sacred Heart School, 56 Purchase St., is hosting an Open House on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Take a tour to see all the wonderful things that happen at Sacred Heart School. Visitors can meet the principal and teachers and visit PreK - 8th Grade classrooms. SHS offers before and after-school care (6:45 a.m.-6 p.m.). If you can’t attend the open house, please call the school at 401-434-1080 to schedule an individual tour. For more information, email info@sacredheartepri.com.

‘Wine, Cheese  and the Nicene Creed’

NARRAGANSETT — All are welcome to join St. Thomas More Parish, 53 Rockland St., on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. for “Wine, Cheese and the Nicene Creed,” an evening discussion with Father Marcel Taillon about the 1700th Anniversary of the Nicene Creed in the Jubilee year of Hope. For more information, visit  www.stthomasmoreri.org.

The Visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe

STATEWIDE — The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be visiting the Diocese of Providence in various parishes throughout Rhode Island now through Sunday, Feb. 2. 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. The image is among four 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 are available at the beginning of January by contacting the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry at 401-278-2518, LCooley@dpvd.org, and by visiting the diocesan website at www.dioceseofprovidence.org/OLG.

Someone Special Sweetheart Dance

PORTSMOUTH — The St. Barnabas Respect Life Ministry will hold the third annual Someone Special Sweetheart Dance Friday, Feb. 7, in St. Barnabas Church hall, 1697 East Main Road. Children are invited to bring a special adult in their lives for a fun evening of dancing, dinner and raffles. To reserve tickets email Caroline at redcmd@verizon.net by January 31.

Newlywed Night  at the Cathedral

PROVIDENCE — Are you in your first, second, or third year of marriage? Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a special event designed just for newlyweds in the diocese! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other couples, grow together in faith, and celebrate your journey as husband and wife. Come and experience Christ’s presence in your marriage and strengthen your bond as you walk this path together. This special evening will be held in the cathedral hall of Saints Peter and Paul. To register, or for more information, please visit www.evangelizeri.org/events/newlywed-night.

Little Flower Home seeks volunteers

PROVIDENCE — Do you have the compassion and the space to host a homeless pregnant woman in your home? If Jesus calls you to extend this welcome, you can learn more about becoming a volunteer host, either in your own home or at one of ours, by calling Lee at 401-524-6004.

Celebrate the  Joy of Marriage

NORTH EASTON, Mass. — St. Valentine’s Day Date Night: “The Finest Wine,” will take place on Saturday, Feb. 15, at The Father Peyton Center Campus, 518 Washington St., North Easton, Mass. The event begins at 5 p.m. with the Vigil Mass and Renewal of Vows at St. Joseph Chapel, followed by dinner, presentation on the Wedding Feast at Cana, and fellowship from 6– 8 p.m. in the Father Peyton Center. Event is free but donations are gratefully accepted. Registration required at: www.hcfm.info/valentine or email mission@hcfm.org or call 508-238-4095. Register early as the event sold out last year.

Adoration, Rosary, Evening Prayer,  and Benediction

CRANSTON — All are welcome to join us 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.

Girls’ Body Literacy Webinar for Parents

ONLINE — The Diocesan Office of Evangelization presents “What Parents Should Know About (Pre) Teen Periods: How to Navigate Cycles with Confidence, Together!” on Thursday, Feb. 27 beginning at 7 p.m. Join Christina Valenzuela, NFP Instructor and Cycle Educator, on this free webinar for parents. Receive practical tips and resources to engage in discussion with your daughter(s) about their cycles, helping them build confidence, reduce anxiety, and appreciate the way their bodies were designed by God. Registration required; once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. Contact Julie Bradley, Marriage and Family Life Consultant, at 401-278-4556 or jbradley@dpvd.org with questions.