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Special Event Listings for 02.05.26

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Environment Laudato Si Program

WARWICK — St. Gregory the Great Parish, 360 Cowesett Road, will host a program titled “What Does Caring for Creation Have To Do With Faith” on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Social Action Committee, the event features Assistant Professor Benjamin Hohman of Salve Regina University. All are welcome; contact Mary Donnelly at mjdonnellyrn@gmail.com with questions.

Valentine Dinner/Dance

PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Parish (St. Cecilia Church Hall), 755 Central Ave., will hold a Valentine Dinner and Dance on Saturday, Feb. 7. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m., featuring live music by Dynamite Rhythm. Tickets include a full multi-course meal. Contact Bruce Guindon at 401-474-0371 for tickets.

St. Barnabas Tex-Mex Night

PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd., will host a Tex-Mex night on Saturday, Feb. 7, beginning at 6 p.m., to support the Youth Mission Trip. The event will feature food, games and music. Tickets are available at the parish office or after Masses. For more information, call 401-683-1343.

Newlywed Night

PROVIDENCE — Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St., will host a Newlywed Night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Couples in their first three years of marriage are invited for an evening of practical wisdom, fellowship, and hors d’oeuvres. Register at www.evangelizeri.org/events/newlywed-night.

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

NORTH EASTON, Mass. — The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 12 to 2 p.m. The event will feature Mass at noon followed by food, fellowship, and activities for children. Registration is requested at www.hcfm.info/lourdes2026.

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.

St. Joseph Seminar

PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner St., will hold a six-week seminar on St. Joseph on Thursday evenings, Feb. 12 to March 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event features speaker Diane Constantino and a study of “Consecration to St. Joseph.” No registration required. For more information, call 401-533-7895.

Someone Special Sweetheart Dance

PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Church Hall, 1697 East Main Road, will host the 4th Annual Someone Special Sweetheart Dance on Friday, Feb. 13. Children ages 3-14 are invited to bring a special adult for dancing, dinner and raffles. Tickets must be reserved by emailing Caroline at rdcd4c@gmail.com by Feb. 7.

Valentine’s Date Night

NORTH EASTON, Mass. — The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., will hold “The Finest Wine” St. Valentine’s Day Date Night on Friday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event features Mass and renewal of vows followed by dinner and music. Registration is required at www.hcfm.info/valentine-2026.

High School Men’s Day of Recollection

PROVIDENCE — Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, 485 Mt. Pleasant Ave., will host a Day of Recollection on the Priesthood for high school men on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Father Ryan J. Simas at 401-331-1316 or fathersimas@gmail.com.

St. Mary of the Bay Concert

WARREN — St. Mary of the Bay, 645 Main St., will host tenor and pianist Michael DiMucci for a concert titled “Spiritual and Sacred Songs” on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m. The event will feature beloved hymns and classical pieces. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Children’s Eucharistic Adoration

NORTH EASTON, Mass. — The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., will hold Children’s Eucharistic Adoration and a Moms’ Enrichment group on Wednesday, Feb. 18 (and monthly through June), beginning at 10 a.m. The event features adoration, coffee, and a book discussion.

Blessed Brunch

TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will hold a Blessed Brunch potluck for women on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. (Mass at 9 a.m.). The event features conversation and fellowship for women of all ages. Registration is required at

www.blessedisshe.net.

Cathedral Lenten Day of Recollection

PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner St., will hold a Lenten Day of Recollection on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day of prayer and reflection will conclude with the 5 p.m. Mass. Advance registration is required; please call the Cathedral office at 401-331-2434 to reserve a place.

Fasting for Life Event

COVENTRY — Saints John & Paul Parish, 341 S. Main St., will host a “Fasting for Life” event on Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The day begins with 8 a.m. Mass and includes all-day Eucharistic adoration, rosaries every hour, a 12 p.m. screening of the movie “Without a Doubt,” and benediction at 3:45 p.m. Participants are invited to fast for the dignity of life; bread and water will be provided. For more information, visit the parish office.

Come and See Discernment Retreat

PROVIDENCE — Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, 485 Mt. Pleasant Ave., will hold a “Come and See” Discernment Retreat from Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8. The retreat is open to men interested in the priesthood. Pre-registration is required at www.catholicpriest.com.

2026 Providence Catholicism & Culture Symposium

PROVIDENCE — The University Club, 219 Benefit St., will host the 2026 Providence Catholicism & Culture Symposium, “After MacIntyre: Catholic Thought, Culture, and the Good Life,” on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Portsmouth Institute, the event recognizes philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre and features discussions on advancing Catholic thought in contemporary culture. For more information or to register, visit portsmouthinstitute.org/2026-providence-symposium or email institute@portsmouthabbey.org.

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. Visit evangelizeri.org for details.

St. Philip Lenten Mission

GREENVILLE — St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, will welcome Father Larry Richards for a four-day Lenten mission from Monday, March 23, to Thursday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. The mission consists of inspiring talks designed to offer hope and direction, including Mass on day two, reconciliation on day three and a healing service followed by a reception on the final night. The event is free and open to all; for details, email disciples@saintphilip.com.

Mandatum Youth Experience

PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Abbey, 285 Cory’s Lane, will host “Mandatum: Forming the Next Generation of Saints” from Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26. This 5-day immersive experience is for Catholic high school teens. Visit www.evangelizeri.org/mandatum for registration.