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Special Event Listing for 04.02.26

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Living Stations

WOONSOCKET — St. Agatha’s Church, 34 Joffre Ave., will present the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3, at 3 p.m. The event will feature a powerful reflection on the Passion of Our Lord through song, guided meditation, and moving visuals.

CGS Level 1 Adult Training

PROVIDENCE — St. Pius V School, 580 Eaton St., will offer a CGS Level 1 Adult Training course for the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in two parts: Level IA from Tuesday, April 7, to Saturday, April 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Level IB from June 22 – 27. The event will feature comprehensive training for adult catechists; contact Maureen Wilkins at 401-421-9750 for details.

Laudato Si Presentation

WARWICK — St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, will host a presentation titled “We’re in This Together: The Vision of Laudato Si” on Saturday, April 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Parish Center. The event will feature a deep-dive discussion into the encyclical by Professor Ben Hohman of Salve Regina University.

Knights of Columbus plan Chicken Dinner

CUMBERLAND — St. Thomas Council #1472 will hold a Chicken Dinner at the St. Aidan Church Hall, 1460 Diamond Hill Road, on Saturday, April 11, at 5 p.m. The event will feature dinner, family rates, and proceeds to benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor and their programs. For tickets, call Tom Boucher at 401-573-5799 for info.

KofC Portuguese Breakfast

NORTH KINGSTOWN — The Knights of Columbus will hold a Portuguese Breakfast at the Council Hall, 1265 Tower Hill Road, on Sunday, April 12, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The event will feature scrambled or fried eggs, Portuguese-style potatoes, linguica, baked beans, massa, grilled hash, orange juice, coffee and tea. Children 6 and under eat for free.

St. Barnabas Divine Mercy Holy Hour

PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Parish, 1697 East Main Road, will host a Divine Mercy Holy Hour with confession on Sunday, April 12, with confessions beginning at 2 p.m. and the Holy Hour with Benediction held from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The event will feature prayer, reflection, and the presence of the Men of Saint Joseph International.

Divine Mercy Sunday at St. James

MANVILLE — St. James Church, 33 Division St., will host Divine Mercy Devotions and Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday, April 12, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The event will feature confessions, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Holy Rosary at 2 p.m., and the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3 p.m.

Divine Mercy Sunday at the Shrine

BURRILLVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on Sunday, April 12, with Reconciliation beginning at 2:45 p.m. and Eucharistic Adoration from 3 to 5 p.m. The event will feature multiple priests for confession and the celebration of Holy Mass at 5 p.m.

Live Music St. Thomas the Apostle

WARREN — St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 500 Metacom Ave., will feature a live performance by Gary James Farias on Sunday, April 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be sandwiches and soft drinks for purchase, and the opportunity to buy split-the-pot and raffle tickets.

Men of Saint Joseph International Day of Prayer

PROVIDENCE — Saint Augustine Parish, 20 Old County Road, will host a day of prayer and reflection sponsored by the Men of Saint Joseph International on Saturday, May 2, from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature a Eucharistic celebration, inspiring talks by Most Rev. Bishop Bruce Lewendowski, Rev. Christopher Mahar, and Mr. Dennis Sousa, as well as worship, round table discussions, breakfast, and lunch. For tickets, visit

www.mosji.org for more information.

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/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage.