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.
Bingo Night
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., will host a bingo night to benefit its religious education program on Friday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5 p.m. and there will be various bingo games. All are welcome to participate. For more information, call 401-231-3542.
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 www.evangelizeri.org.
Black History Month Concert
PROVIDENCE — St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., is hosting a Black History Month Concert of African American Music with RPM Voices of RI on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. For more information, please contact Linda A’Vant-Deishinni, 401-735-3882.
Parish Lenten Mission
NORTH KINGSTOWN — St. Francis de Sales Church, 381 School St., will hold a Lenten Parish Mission, “Get Holy or Die Trying,” on Monday, Feb. 23, through Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. The event will feature guest speaker Fr. David Engo and will include nightly conferences on prayer, forgiveness, and repentance. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 401-884-2105.
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.
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 www.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.
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
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.
Lenten Devotions
NORTH PROVIDENCE — Mary Mother of Mankind Church, 25 Fourth St., will offer adoration, rosary, all-day confession, and Benediction on Monday, March 16, from noon to 6 p.m. The event will also feature the Stations of the Cross, which are prayed every Monday at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, call 401-231-3542.
Lenten Chowder and Clam Cakes
PAWTUCKET — St. John Paul II Parish, 745 Central Ave., will host a Chowder and Clam Cake dinner on Fridays during Lent (except Good Friday) from 5 to 7 p.m. The event, sponsored by Council #12613 and Council #57, will feature red or white chowder, clam cakes, and beverages for dine-in or take-out. To place an order, call 401-436-6558.
Chrism Mass
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, 30 Fenner St., will hold the annual Chrism Mass on Monday, March 30, at 6 p.m. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will celebrate Mass with the renewal of priestly promises, and consecrate the blessing of holy oils. An ASL interpreter will be present for the deaf and hard of hearing. For more information, visit www.dioceseofprovidence.org/lent.
Good Friday Walk
PAWTUCKET/CENTRAL FALLS — St. John the Baptist Church Hall, 69 Quincy Ave., will hold its annual Good Friday Walk on Friday, April 3, beginning at 9 a.m. The four-mile event will feature a blessing, a walk through Pawtucket and Central Falls, and a lunch of grilled cheese and chowder. All proceeds will support Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza, Hospitality House Soup Kitchen, and Pawtucket Soup Kitchen. For more information, call 401-728-0515.
