Our Lady of the Rosary Annual Feast
PROVIDENCE — Our Lady of the Rosary, 21 Traverse St., will hold its annual Feast from Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9. Highlights include Mass on Friday at 7 p.m. followed by a candlelight procession; Mass on Saturday at 5 p.m. celebrated by Bishop Bruce, followed by a procession; and Mass on Sunday at 11:30 a.m., followed by a solemn procession at 2 p.m. The event will feature homemade Portuguese foods, malassadas, and nightly entertainment. For more information, call the rectory at 401-421-5621.
Peace and Remembrance Day
JAMESTOWN —Pax Christi RI will host the 2026 Peace and Remembrance Day on Sunday, August 9, beginning at noon (12 p.m.), at East Ferry Memorial Square. The event will remember and reflect on the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, including the destruction of the Urakami Cathedral in Nagasaki on the need to dismantle nuclear weapons throughout the world.
Weekly Adoration, Rosary, Evening Prayer and Benediction
CRANSTON — St. Paul Parish, One Saint Paul Place, invites all to join every Monday evening from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. for Adoration, Rosary, Evening Prayer, and Benediction. Attendees are asked to use the handicap ramp entrance to the church. For more information, contact stpaulmusic02905@gmail.com or 401-497-3926.
Adoration on Aquidneck
NEWPORT — Salve Regina University, 100 Ochre Point Ave., will host “Adoration on Aquidneck” on Wednesday, Sept. 16, featuring an evening of candlelight prayer and worship before the Blessed Sacrament with Bishop Lewandowski on the lawn overlooking the water. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., music and confessions begin at 6:30 p.m., adoration starts at 7 p.m., light refreshments will be available at 8 p.m., and the evening concludes at 9 p.m. This is a free event; bring lawn chairs or blankets. Rain location is the school’s Papitto Pavilion, and carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking. To register, visit www.evangelizeri.org/adoration-events.
Outdoor Candlelight Rosary
BURRILLVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, Nasonville, will hold an outdoor candlelight Rosary in honor of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 8 p.m. Attendees should gather in the parking area at 7:45 p.m. for prayers and candle distribution. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 401-256-8825 or visit www.burrillvillecatholic.org.
4th Annual Clam Slam and Chowder Fest
CUMBERLAND — St. John Vianney Knights of Columbus Council #12312 will hold its 4th annual Clam Slam and Chowder Fest on Saturday, Aug. 29, after the 5 p.m. Mass in the church parking lot at 3587 Diamond Hill Rd. Food will be prepared fresh and provided by Mickey G’s Clam Shack, featuring clam cakes, red or white chowder, clam cake combos, chicken tenders, fries, soda, and water. Advance tickets may be purchased before and after all Masses on Aug. 22–23 or at the door. All proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus charities.
2026 Human Life Guild Award Nominations
PROVIDENCE — The Office of Life & Family Ministry is accepting nomination forms for the 2026 Human Life Guild Awards through Friday, Sept. 11. The awards are presented annually to outstanding Catholic individuals, from high school age to adults, who are “People of Life.” Award criteria and nomination forms are available at www.dioceseofprovidence.org/LIFE.
175th Anniversary Mass & Dinner Reception
WARREN — St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., will celebrate 175 years of faith, community, and service with a Mass featuring Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 4 p.m. A reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. on church grounds. Please register for dinner online at www.StMaryoftheBay.org.
Saint Vincent de Paul Yard Sale
COVENTRY — Saint Vincent de Paul Church, 6 St. Vincent de Paul St., will hold a large yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, Aug. 23. The event will feature quality household items, collectibles, and general goods. For questions, call 401-821-8719.
Rosary and Litany to Our Lady of the Assumption
BARRINGTON — Holy Angels Church, 341 Maple Ave., will offer a Rosary and a Litany to Our Lady of the Assumption on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 3:15 p.m. in the Grotto of Our Lady, joined by the Bishop Hickey Council of the Knights of Columbus. Saturday Mass will follow at 4 p.m. For more information, call the parish office at 401-245-7743.
103rd Anniversary Celebration
BURRILLVILLE — St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church and Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, will celebrate its 103rd on Sunday, Aug. 16. Devotions will begin at 1 p.m. at the Holy Stairs, followed by meditations at the outdoor Way of the Cross, a Holy Hour with confessions available, and the World Mission Rosary at the outdoor Rosary Walk. Mass will be celebrated at 5 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available from noon to 4 p.m. from the outdoor grill. The event is free, and donations are accepted. For more information, call 401-568-8280.
‘Let Us Sing to the Lord in the Park’ Community Summer Concert
PROVIDENCE — A “Let Us Sing to the Lord in the Park” Community Summer Concert will be held on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Temple to Music, Frederick C. Green Memorial Blvd., in Roger Williams Park. The free, all-ages event features performances by parish choirs and diocesan music ministries from across Rhode Island. Attendees should bring lawn chairs. For more information, contact Celso Vera at cvera@dpvd.org / 401-421-7833 ext. 233, James R. Jahnz at 401-278-2522, or Dennis Sousa at 401-278-4505.
Divine Mercy Shrine Bus Trip
EAST PROVIDENCE — Saint Martha Church, 2595 Pawtucket Ave., will host a bus trip to the Divine Mercy Shrine in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, on Friday, Aug. 21. The bus will arrive at the parish parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and depart at 8 a.m., returning from the shrine at 5 p.m. Attendees may bring a lunch or purchase food at the cafe. To sign up or for more information, call Beverly Frank at 401-464-1500 or the parish office at 401-433-2600.
National Day of Remembrance Prayer Vigils
STATEWIDE — National Day of Remembrance Prayer Vigils, dedicated to prayerfully remembering all babies lost to abortion, miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death, will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12, across three locations: St. Columba Cemetery, 465 Brown Lane, Middletown, at 9 a.m.; Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 550 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, at 10 a.m.; and Resurrection Cemetery, 261 W. Wrentham Rd., Cumberland, at 12 p.m., featuring special guest Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski.
35th Annual SPRED Mass and Picnic
BURRILLVILLE — St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Shrine, 35 Dion Drive, Nasonville, will host the 35th Annual SPRED Mass and Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 12, beginning at 11 a.m. Holy Mass will take place at 12 p.m. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, Sept. 3. For more information or to RSVP, call the SPRED Office at 401-278-4578 or email irodriguez@dpvd.org.
‘Mozart for Mary’ 175th Anniversary Recital
WARREN — St. Mary of the Bay Church, 645 Main St., will celebrate its 175th anniversary with a special late-summer recital, “Mozart for Mary,” on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. The event features flutist Maria Mandico and The Stella Maris Ensemble performing a variety of selections by Mozart celebrating the church’s legacy. Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the performance.
175th Anniversary Golf Outing
REHOBOTH, Mass. — St. Mary of the Bay Church will host its 175th Anniversary Golf Outing on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hazelton Golf Club, 327 Summer St., featuring a 1:15 p.m. shotgun start. The event includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, dinner, and prizes, with a dinner-only option also available. Register online at StMaryoftheBay.org or contact Susan Rabideau at 401-297-8795.
Saint Patrick High School 50th Reunion
PROVIDENCE — The Saint Patrick High School class of 1976 will celebrate its 50th year reunion on Saturday, Oct. 17. Classmates who have not yet been contacted are encouraged to reach out to Lani (Brown) Baris at 401-480-4772 or Maureen (O'Donnell) Pinksaw at 401-864-8129 for further details.
The Third Annual Great Marian Procession
PROVIDENCE — St. Mary Church, 538 Broadway, will be the starting point for the Third Annual Great Marian Procession, led by Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., on Saturday, October 17, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will feature a procession to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul for Holy Mass followed by fellowship in the Lower Cathedral, and welcomes the participation of all Marian advocates, groups, parishes, and schools in the diocese. : Register yourself or your group at https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/gmpreg.
