Oppose Physician Assisted Suicide
STATEWIDE — The Rhode Island General Assembly is advancing legislation to legalize Physician Assisted Suicide (Senate Bill 2051/House Bill 7760). Parishioners are urged to contact their state senators and representatives as soon as possible to vote “no” on these bills. To easily send a message to your legislators, visit https://provd.io/pas.
KofC Breakfast
NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a breakfast at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, May 17, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The menu includes scrambled or fried eggs, bacon, pancakes, home fries, breakfast pastries, orange juice, coffee and tea. For more information, contact the council hall.
An Afternoon with Father Chris Alar
PUTNAM, C.T. — The Immaculate Conception Center will welcome Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, for a special event on Sunday, May 17. The afternoon will begin with a public outdoor Mass at 3 p.m. (attendees should bring a lawn chair), followed by a ticketed donor dinner and keynote address at 5 p.m. to support the center’s retreat mission. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.donorbox.org/alardinner.
Steak and Cigar Dinner
CRANSTON — The Arthur S. Rebello Assembly No. 2808, Knights of Columbus, will host a Steak and Cigar Dinner on Monday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. at 70 Pettaconsett Ave. The evening will feature a steak and shrimp dinner, four premium cigars, fellowship, raffles, and a 50/50 drawing. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for the annual food drive; RSVP by May 11 to Nick Caruolo at 401-749-3874.
Evening of Appreciation for Catechetical Leaders
WARWICK — The Secretariat for Evangelization and Pastoral Planning will host an Evening of Appreciation for catechetical leaders on Tuesday, May 19, at the Aldrich Mansion, 836 Warwick Neck Ave. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will be in attendance to thank leaders for their commitment to the mission of the Church. For more information or if you did not receive the email invitation, contact Ed Trendowski at
St. Lucy 75th Anniversary Dinner
MIDDLETOWN — St. Lucy Church, 909 West Main Road, will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Saturday, May 23, beginning with a 5 p.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. A buffet dinner will follow at 6 p.m. in the renovated parish center. The event will feature baked stuffed chicken, appetizers and a cash bar. Tickets can be purchased at www.stlucy.org, the parish office or after weekend Masses. For more information, call 401-847-6153.
Blue Mass scheduled
PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 21 Traverse St., will host a Mass for Public Safety, also known as the Blue Mass, on Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will be the main celebrant. The event invites the community to come together to honor and pray for the protection of police and fire personnel, first responders and their families.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence will host the 2026 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage “One Nation Under God” from Tuesday, June 30, to Thursday, July 2. The event will feature daily Mass, walking processions, Eucharistic adoration, witness talks, and service projects at various locations. For the full schedule, visit www.dioceseofprovidence.org/NEP.
World Youth Day 2027
PROVIDENCE — The Secretariat for Evangelization and Pastoral Planning will not organize a formal group for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, but Providence pilgrims are invited to join groups from the Diocese of Fall River or the Archdiocese of Boston. Interested parishes or schools may register individuals or groups through the Boston pilgrimage office. For more information or to express interest, contact wyd@rcab.org.
Mother of Hope Camp Open House
CHEPACHET — Mother of Hope Camp, 1585 West Greenville Road, will hold an Open House on Saturday, May 16, from noon to 4 p.m. Registration is currently open for the Summer 2026 Day Camp season, which officially begins on Monday, June 22. The camp is also accepting reservations for spring Challenge Course programs and Field Days. For more information or to sign up, visit motherofhopecamp.com or call 401-568-3580.
Adoration at Aldrich
WARWICK — Aldrich Mansion, 836 Warwick Neck Ave., will host “Adoration at Aldrich,” an outdoor evening of worship, on Thursday, May 28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will lead candlelight prayer and worship before the Most Blessed Sacrament. The event will feature music beginning at 6:30 p.m., followed by Adoration at 7 p.m. and light refreshments. Attendees are asked to bring their own blankets or lawn chairs. In case of rain, the event will move to St. Timothy/St. Rita Parish. Registration is required as space is limited to 400 participants.
Annual May Breakfast
EAST PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of Loreto Church, 346 Waterman Ave., will hold its Annual May Breakfast in the parish hall on Sunday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will feature pancakes, sausage, ham, eggs, beans, fruit, breakfast pastry, juice, coffee, raffles and a 50/50 raffle. For more information, visit ourladyofloretoep.org or call the office at 401-434-3535.
Jubilarian Celebration
GREENVILLE — St. Philip Parish, 622 Putnam Pike, will host a special Holy Mass to honor Religious Jubilarians on Sunday, May 31, at 11:30 a.m. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will celebrate the liturgy in thanksgiving for those marking significant anniversaries of religious life ranging from 25 to 80 years. All faithful are invited to join in prayer for these men and women.
Convening on Immigration and Migration
PROVIDENCE — The Diocese of Providence will host “Continuing the Conversation: A Convening on Immigration and Migration” on Wednesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Lower Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. The evening will feature keynote speaker Bishop Emeritus Nicholas DiMarzio of Brooklyn, along with Dr. Kara Cebulko and Father Joseph Brice. For more information, contact Jim Jahnz at 401-278-2504.
Faith and Culture Summer Opportunity
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Institute is offering an encounter with Catholic thought, liturgy, and culture on June 13 and 14 called “Pope Leo XIV: American Pope or Pope from America?” at the Portsmouth Abbey Monastery & School, Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This memorable weekend of learning, fellowship, and prayer will feature Keynote Dinner Speaker for Saturday evening, June 13, Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence. To learn more, view all speakers, and to register, visit www.portsmouthinstitute.org/humanitas.
Holy Hour for Vocations
EAST GREENWICH — Our Lady of Mercy Church, 65 3rd St., will host a Holy Hour for Vocations on Friday, June 26, at 7 p.m. The evening will be presided over by Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, in preparation for the upcoming priesthood ordinations. All are welcome to attend this time of prayer for Rev. Mr. Mateusz Puzanowski and Rev. Mr. Vincent “Jay” Zizza.
Priesthood Ordinations
PROVIDENCE — Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, will celebrate Holy Mass with the Rite of Ordination on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. During the liturgy, Rev. Mr. Mateusz Puzanowski and Rev. Mr. Vincent “Jay” Zizza will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood. The public is invited to attend this celebratory diocesan event.
Summer Arts Week
WARWICK — Chesterton Academy, 610 Jefferson Blvd., will hold its Summer Arts Week from June 27 to June 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The program features music and singing from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and a performing arts and acting intensive from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information or to register, visit chestertonri.org/events/artsweek, call 401-287-2280, or email info@chestertonri.org.
Vacation Bible Camp
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will host the Msgr. Sabourin Vacation Bible Camp for people with disabilities from Monday, July 13, to Friday, July 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The integrated, bilingual and wheelchair-accessible camp is sponsored by the Moran-Ventre Foundation and the Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities. Adult volunteers are welcome and needed; for more information, contact Irma Rodriguez at 401-278-4578 or irodriguez@dpvd.org.
Discernment Camp
KINGSTON — The University of Rhode Island Catholic Center, 90 Chapel Way, will be the site for the annual Quo Vadis Discernment Camp from Friday, July 31, through Sunday, August 2. Hosted by the Vocations Office of the Diocese of Providence, the retreat is open to young men in grades 6 through 11 and will include Mass with Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Adoration, discernment talks, fraternity and fellowship. Pre-registration is required; for more information, contact Father Ryan Simas at 401-331-1316 or fathersimas@gmail.com.
VAT2&U Initiative
RHODE ISLAND — Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., invites the faithful to participate in the year-long “VAT2&U Initiative” to explore the teachings of the Second Vatican Council. Participants will receive two monthly digital messages via Flocknote featuring reflections and resources to help bring the timeless truths of Catholicism into the modern day. To sign up, visit https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/vat2u.
Virtual Nuclear Disarmament Mini-Summits
VIRTUAL — The Pax Christi New England Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons will host a series of four virtual “mini-summits” featuring presentations from various faith leaders. The sessions will include ideas for effective advocacy and moderated questions from the Zoom audience regarding nuclear disarmament. To register for the online series, visit https://www.paxchristiusa.org/2026/04/25/faith-leaders-mini-summits-on-nuclear-disarmament/.
Spring Concert
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Church, 341 Maple Ave., will host the Bristol County Chorus spring concert, “Together,” on Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at George Hale Library, Paper, Packing and Panache, or online at eventbrite.com.
The Morality of Lying Presentation
NARRAGANSETT — St. Thomas More Parish, 53 Rockland St., will host a presentation entitled “The Morality of Lying” on Thursday, May 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. The event will feature Dr. Peter J. Colosi exploring current moral and social issues as part of a monthly series on the Catholic faith. No registration is required; for more information and previous presentations, visit www.stthomasmoreri.org.
Bowling Tournament
CRANSTON — The Arthur S. Rebello Assembly, Knights of Columbus, will host its 7th Annual Bowling Tournament on Wednesday, June 3, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bowlero, 1450 Elmwood Ave. The event will feature three games of bowling, shoe rentals, pizza, refreshments, and friendly competition for individuals or full teams. For more information or to register, visit https://square.link/u/iikqmSLW.
Food Truck & Artisan Festival
TIVERTON — Saint Theresa Church, 265 Stafford Road, will hold a Food Truck & Artisan Festival on Saturday, June 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 14, from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature food trucks in the parking lot, an artisan fair in the church hall, and various raffles. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/share/1BWnjTKFE9 or email caroline@sstandctiverton.org.
Thrift Shop Anniversary
WOONSOCKET — Precious Blood Parish, 94 Carrington Ave. (entrance off Hamlet Ave.), will hold its Thrift Shop 1-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 23, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event will feature refreshments and a free gift for all who attend.
