Mass of Anointing
WARWICK — St. Peter Church, 350 Fair St., will hold a Mass with the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick for those seriously ill due to sickness or advanced age on Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m. The church is handicap accessible. The event will feature a luncheon in the lower church sponsored by the Helping Hands Ministry. Those interested should RSVP by May 25 by calling 401-467-4895.
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 Rhode Island 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 Opens Day Camp Registration
CHEPACHET — Mother of Hope Camp, 1585 West Greenville Road, has opened registration 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 www.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 Church, Warwick. 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 www.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 hall of the 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.
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.
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.
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.
Rosary for Migrants
CENTRAL FALLS — Fuerza Laboral, 6 Chases Lane, will host a Rosary for Migrants with Bishop Bruce Lewandowski on Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m. Participants will walk to the Wyatt Detention Center at 950 High St. to pray for detained brothers and sisters. The event will feature a devotion on the public sidewalk from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. before returning to Chases Lane.
Saint Anthony Flea Market
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Saint Anthony Parish, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave., will hold its giant indoor flea market on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature various items in the Parish Center Gymnasium located directly behind the church. There is plenty of parking available.
Vintage Car Show & BBQ
PROVIDENCE — St. Thomas Church, 65 Fruit Hill Ave., will hold its Vintage Car Show & BBQ on Sunday, June 7, beginning at 1 p.m., rain or shine. The event will feature a display of classic and vintage cars, fellowship, pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, side dishes, desserts and all the fixings. Tickets are available before and after Mass or by calling the parish office at 272-7118; children under 5 are admitted free.
Candlelight Rosary
BURRILLVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive (Nasonville), will host a candlelight Rosary in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Saturday, June 13, at 8:40 p.m. The event will take place in the outdoor shrine, or in the Shrine Church in the event of inclement weather.
Polish American Day
COVENTRY — Our Lady of Czestochowa Church will hold its Polish American Day on Saturday, June 13, from 3 to 9 p.m., on the school grounds at 222 MacArthur Blvd. The event will feature Polish and American food, music, games, raffles, Cow Chip Bingo and more. Frozen golombki and pierogi will also be available for sale; admission and parking are free. For more information, call 401-821-7991 or visit www.olcsvp.org.
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 dioceseofprovidence.org/NEP.
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.
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.
Columbiettes Information Hour
COVENTRY — SS. John and Paul Parish Center, 341 South Main St., will hold a Columbiettes Information Hour on Sunday, June 14, at 1 p.m. The event will feature a presentation by Rhode Island Territorial Deputy Lisa Roberts and refreshments. Families and friends are welcome. The Columbiettes are the women’s auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. For more information, contact Sister Anne Eden at 401-269-9891 or Neil Fidler at 401-632-7922.
Father Chris Murphy to speak at Knights event
PROVIDENCE —The Knights of Columbus will welcome Father Chris Murphy on Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m., at St. Augustine Church, 20 Old Rd. (basement entrance). Father Murphy will discuss his experiences as spiritual director of the Pontifical North American College in Rome. The event will feature a light collation and a free will offering in support of seminarians.
Magnificat Meal Event
GREENVILLE — St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, will host the Magnificat International RI Chapter Meal Event on Saturday, June 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will feature guest speaker Robyn Gagnon. For registrations and further information, contact Linda Gatta at 401-864-7731.
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 rite, Rev. Mr. Mateusz Puzanowski and Rev. Mr. Vincent “Jay” Zizza will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood. The public is invited to attend this solemn occasion.
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 www.chestertonri.org/events/artsweek, call 401-287-2280, or email info@chestertonri.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://provd.io/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 www.paxchristiusa.org/2026/04/25/faith-leaders-mini-summits-on-nuclear-disarmament.
