Save the Date: Holy Mass of Installation for Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R.
PROVIDENCE — You are invited to the Holy Mass of Installation for Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., to be celebrated Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 2 p.m. (procession to begin at 1:30 p.m.), in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. More details to follow as well as full coverage in the Rhode Island Catholic.
Archbishop Richard G. Henning to celebrate Chrism Mass
PROVIDENCE — All are invited to attend the Chrism Mass on Monday, April 14, 6 p.m., at the Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul. The celebrant and homilist will be Archbishop Richard G. Henning, S.T.D. At this Holy Mass the priests of the Diocese of Providence renew their priestly promises. The archbishop will also consecrate and bless the sacred oils used in the sacramental rites of the church for the coming year. There will be an ASL Interpreter at Mass.
Horarios de Semana Santa 2025 - Celebraciones en Español
RHODE ISLAND — https://semanasanta-dpdv.blogspot.com/2024/03/horarios-de-semana-santa-2024.html
Portuguese Breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a Portuguese breakfast at the council hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, April 13, from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. The menu will include scrambled eggs, Portuguese-style potatoes, linguica, chourico, baked beans, massa-traditional Portuguese sweetbread, traditional Portuguese rice pie, orange juice, coffee and tea.
Malassadas sale to benefit St. Barnabas youth mission trip
PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main St., will be selling freshly made Malassadas from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. You can purchase them by the dozen or just a single. Malassadas will be available in the church hall. All are welcome. Proceeds from sales will go to support the St. Barnabas youth mission trip.
40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
PROVIDENCE — The 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign began on Ash Wednesday and runs through Sunday, April 13, with vigil hours every day at the public right-of-way outside the Planned Parenthood Providence abortion facility, 175 Broad St. The local campaign is coordinated by Rhode Island Right to Life and the diocesan Office of Life & Family Ministry.
Sign up at www.40daysforlife.com/en/providence.
Silent Witness: Mary Magdalene’s Lament
NORTH SCITUATE — “Silent Witness: Mary Magdalene’s Lament” will take place on April 16, 7:30 p.m., in St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Danielson Pike. This is a deeply moving Tenebrae service that invites the audience into the Passion of Christ through the eyes of Mary Magdalene. Set in a dimly lit sanctuary with 15 candles, each extinguished one by one, this solemn reflection unfolds in 15 sections, tracing Jesus’ journey from his anointing at Bethany to the silence of the tomb. With poignant narration, heartfelt monologues, and evocative music, this service immerses participants in the sorrow, devotion, and longing of one who loved and followed Jesus to the very end. As the final candle is extinguished, the congregation departs in silence, left to contemplate the weight of His sacrifice and the hope that lingers in the darkness.
Stations of the Cross on Ocean Road
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish invites all parishioners and friends at noon on Good Friday, April 18 at St. Thomas More Church, 53 Rockland St., as the cross is carried though the streets of Narragansett as a re-enactment of Jesus’ final journey to Calvary. The walk will take place outside via Ocean Road, along the sea wall and under the Narragansett Towers. This is a rain or shine event. All are welcome to join the procession. For more information, please visit www.stthomasmoreri.org.
Pizza and Prayer
PROVIDENCE — High school and college–aged men discerning the priesthood are invited to Pizza and Prayer on April 26, and May 24, from 6 – 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Providence seminary. To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/pizzaandprayer25. For more information, contact Father Ryan Simas, fathersimas@gmail.com or 401-331-1316.
ASL interpreted Masses for Holy Week and Easter
PROVIDENCE — The ASL interpreted Masses for Holy Week and Easter at St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., are as follows: Palm Sunday, 9:15 a.m.; Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m.; Good Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Easter Vigil, 7:30 p.m.; Easter Sunday, 9:15 a.m. The Chrism Mass on Monday, April 14, 6 p.m., at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral will also be interpreted. For more information, contact Irma Rodriguez, director, diocesan office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities, 401-278-4578,
irodriguez@dpvd.org.
First Friday Adoration
PROVIDENCE — The First Friday Eucharistic Adoration will be offered for the Jubilee Year of Hope and for Vocations to the priesthood and religious life in the diocese. Adoration is a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist. Join on the First Friday of each month from 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, for: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 12:30 p.m.; Recitation of the Holy Rosary, 2 p.m.; Divine Mercy Chaplet, 2:45 p.m.; concluding at 3 p.m. with Reposition. Upcoming Adoration dates: May 2. Come for some or all of this afternoon of Adoration. All are welcome. For more information, visit
www.providencecathedral.org.
Vocational Retreat in Spanish
PROVIDENCE — A Vocations Retreat is being offered in Spanish for young men ages 18 to 34 who may feel called to the Priesthood and may want to know more about a path of discernment. Father Jairon Olmos, Parochial Vicar at St. Charles Borromeo and St. Michael the Archangel, Providence, will lead this retreat on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Providence Diocesan Seminary, 485 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence. More information: 401-781-7210, fatherolmos@gmail.com.
The St. Francis Xavier Academy Alumnae Association is accepting scholarship applications for Catholic High Schools
CRANSTON — The St. Francis Xavier Academy Alumnae Association is accepting scholarship applications for Catholic High Schools until July 31, 2025. Forms are available by writing to SXA, P.O. BOX 20452, Cranston, RI 02920 or email sax.alum@gmail.com.
Warwick Parishes to celebrate milestone anniversaries with Masses, special event
WARWICK — On May 4, St. Rita Church will celebrate their 90th anniversary St. Timothy Church will celebrate their 75th anniversary. The day will begin with 9 a.m. Mass at St. Timothy, 1799 Warwick Ave., and with 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Rita Church, 722 Oakland Beach Ave., followed by a dinner/dance at 1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza, 301 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Both churches have been a cornerstone of the community since their founding, Saint Rita in 1935 and St. Timothy in 1950 and this milestone is a testament to the faith and dedication of our parishioners. Present, Past, and friends of both churches are cordially invited to attend these joyous events. Please call St. Rita’s rectory at 401-738-1800 or St. Timothy’s rectory at 401-739-9552 for further information.
Good Friday Walk
PAWTUCKET — Join St. John the Baptist Church on a four mile walk to feed the hungry and shelter the homeless. The day will begin with a blessing and end with grilled cheese ‘n chowder for all walkers. Good Friday Walk kicks off at St. John the Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave., Pawtucket at 9 a.m. For more information call Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza, 401-728-0515.
Girl Talk: Mother/Daughter Event (Middle & High School)
CRANSTON — Girl Talk: A Mother/daughter event for middle and highschool aged girls will take place on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., in the Rejoice in Hope Catholic Center, 804 Dyer Ave., in an effort to help girls to understand and appreciate their bodies, as designed by God. The topics include body basics, cycles, hormones, nutrition and more. For more information, visit www.evaneglizeri.org/familyevents.
Share your Pope Francis moments
RHODE ISLAND — Rhode Island Catholic invites you to share your thoughts, photos and stories on Pope Francis during the past 12 years of his pontificate! As the world continues to pray for the recovery of Pope Francis, Rhode Island Catholic would like to hear from our faithful readers about your thoughts on the pastoral shepherd during the past 12 years of his pontificate. We also welcome any photos of papal audiences with the pontiff that you would like to share and the stories behind them. Please email your comments and hi-resolution photos to Editor@thericatholic.com, and include your name, parish, city or town and contact number in case we’d like to follow up with you.
