St. Joseph Seminar
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner St., will hold a six-week seminar on St. Joseph on Thursday evenings, Feb. 12 to March 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The event features speaker Diane Costantino and a study of “Consecration to St. Joseph.” No registration required. For more information, call 401-533-7895.
Black History Month Concert
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence is hosting a Black History Month Concert of African American Music with RPM Voices of RI on Sunday, February 22 at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Linda A’Vant-Deishinni, 401-735-3882.
High School Men’s Day of Recollection
PROVIDENCE — Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, 485 Mt. Pleasant Ave., will host a Day of Recollection on the Priesthood for high school men on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Father Ryan J. Simas at 401-331-1316 or fathersimas@gmail.com.
St. Mary of the Bay Concert
WARREN — St. Mary of the Bay, 645 Main St., will host tenor and pianist Michael DiMucci for a concert titled “Spiritual and Sacred Songs” on Sunday, Feb. 15, at 3 p.m. The event will feature beloved hymns and classical pieces. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Children’s Eucharistic Adoration
NORTH EASTON, Mass. — The Father Peyton Center, 518 Washington St., will hold Children’s Eucharistic Adoration and a Moms’ Enrichment group on Wednesday, Feb. 18 (and monthly through June), beginning at 10 a.m. The event features adoration, coffee, and a book discussion.
Annual Lenten Fish Fry
HARRISVILLE — The Shrine of the Little Flower, 35 Dion Drive, will hold its annual Fish Fry on Friday evenings in Lent, from Feb. 20 to March 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event features fresh fish dinners with takeout available by calling 401-568-3057. New volunteers and students needing community service hours are welcome to assist in the kitchen and dining room by contacting Peter at 401-568-8280.
Ocean State Underground: Winter Session
WEST WARWICK — St. Mary Mission Church, 70 Church St., will host “Ocean State Underground” for young adults in their 20s and 30s on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. The evening includes candlelight Adoration, contemplative music, and confession, followed by a social gathering with food and drinks. Participants are encouraged to register for headcount purposes at evangelizeri.org.
Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Dinners
PORTSMOUTH — St. Barnabas Social Hall, 1697 East Main Road, will host Lenten Fish Dinners sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 3618 on Fridays, Feb. 27, March 6, 13, and 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. The menu features baked cod, New England clam chowder, sides, dessert, and a lobster roll option. Tickets must be purchased in advance at the parish offices, after Masses, or at the Portsmouth Senior Center.
Blessed Brunch
TIVERTON — Holy Ghost Church, 316 Judson St., will hold a Blessed Brunch potluck for women on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. (Mass at 9 a.m.). The event features conversation and fellowship for women of all ages. Registration is required at www.blessedisshe.net.
Cathedral Lenten Day of Recollection
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner St., will hold a Lenten Day of Recollection on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 10:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. The day of prayer and reflection will conclude with the 5 p.m. Mass. Our speakers, Msgr. Anthony Mancini, Rector, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and Sr. Esmeralda Urenda, HMSP, will be presenting talks on the day’s theme: “Reflections on the Cross of Jesus, Preparing for Holy Week.” Advance registration is required; please call the Cathedral office at 401-331-2434 to reserve a place.
2026 Providence Catholicism & Culture Symposium
PROVIDENCE — The University Club, 219 Benefit St., will host the 2026 Providence Catholicism & Culture Symposium, “After MacIntyre: Catholic Thought, Culture, and the Good Life,” on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Portsmouth Institute, the event recognizes philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre and features discussions on advancing Catholic thought in contemporary culture. For more information or to register, visit portsmouthinstitute.org/2026-providence-symposium or email
institute@portsmouthabbey.org.
Come and See Discernment Retreat
PROVIDENCE — Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, 485 Mt. Pleasant Ave., will hold a “Come and See” Discernment Retreat from Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8. The retreat is open to men interested in the priesthood. Pre-registration is required at www.catholicpriest.com.
Fasting for Life Event
COVENTRY — Saints John & Paul Parish, 341 S. Main St., will host a “Fasting for Life” event on Saturday, March 7, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The day begins with 8 a.m. Mass and includes all-day Eucharistic adoration, rosaries every hour, a 12 p.m. screening of the movie “Without a Doubt,” and benediction at 3:45 p.m. Participants are invited to fast for the dignity of life; bread and water will be provided. For more information, visit the parish office.
Young Adult Lenten Retreat
NARRAGANSETT — The Christian Brothers Center will host a Lenten Retreat Day for young adults in their 20s and 30s on Saturday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The day is open to all single, married, or religious young adults. Visit evangelizeri.org for details.
The Scholar-in-Residence Dialogue
PROVIDENCE — Providence College, 1 Cunningham Square, will host “The Scholar-in-Residence Dialogue” on Tuesday, March 18, at a time to be announced. The event features Ethan Schwartz of Villanova University and Andrew Davis of Boston College discussing Jewish-Christian dialogue in Biblical Studies. The dialogue is hosted by Thomas Bolin, Scholar-in-Residence in Jewish Studies and Jewish-Christian Relations.
St. Philip Lenten Mission
GREENVILLE — St. Philip Church, 622 Putnam Pike, will welcome Father Larry Richards for a four-day Lenten mission from Monday, March 23, to Thursday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. daily. The mission consists of inspiring talks designed to offer hope and direction, including Mass on day two, reconciliation on day three and a healing service followed by a reception on the final night. The event is free and open to all; for details, email
disciples@saintphilip.com.
Fifth Annual Murphy Healy Lecture in Irish Culture
PROVIDENCE — Providence College, ’64 Hall in the Slavin Center, 1 Cunningham Square, will host the Fifth Annual Murphy Healy Lecture in Irish Culture on Monday, March 30, at 6 p.m. Dr. Hasia Diner, Professor Emerita at NYU, will present “The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America.” The event is co-sponsored by the Providence College Jewish-Catholic Theological Exchange and made possible by the late John M. Murphy, Sr. ’19 Hon.
ASL Interpreted Holy Mass
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., will offer Holy Mass interpreted in ASL for the deaf and hard of hearing every Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. The liturgy is sponsored by the diocesan Ministry for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. For more information, contact 401-278-4578 or email irodriguez@dpvd.org.
Adoration and Evening Prayer
CRANSTON — St. Paul Church, One St. Paul Place, will hold Adoration, Rosary, evening prayer, and Benediction every Monday evening from 6 to 7:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend and are asked to use the handicap ramp entrance to the church. For more information, call 401-497-3926.
Stations of the Cross for people with disabilities and their families, followed by Holy Mass
PROVIDENCE - St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., is offering Stations of the Cross followed by Holy Mass every Tuesday during Lent beginning at 5 p.m. for people with disabilities and their families. For more information, please contact Irma I. Rodriguez, Director, Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities, 401-278-4578 / irodriguez@dpvd.org.
Mandatum Youth Experience
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth Abbey, 285 Cory’s Lane, will host “Mandatum: Forming the Next Generation of Saints” from Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26. This 5-day immersive experience is for Catholic high school teens. Visit www.evangelizeri.org/mandatum for registration.
