Mary, Mother of Mankind 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, Dec. 19, with the kitchen opening at 5 p.m., and bingo starting at 6 p.m. All are welcome to participate; for more information, contact the rectory at 401-231-3542.
Volunteer Opportunity
RHODE ISLAND — The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program relies on volunteer preparers to offer free tax returns for income-qualified individuals and families at non-profit organizations throughout Rhode Island. Volunteers typically serve four or five hours a week from late January through mid-April, and two types of preparer education are available: a sequential self-training program and an eight-hour course over two Saturday mornings in early January. Prior tax experience is not necessary; VITA saves eligible taxpayers millions of dollars a year, is an enjoyable and interesting way to put Catholic faith into practice and is an excellent resume-builder and a gratifying way for parents and high school students to spend time together. For more information, please email Connie Speidel at rivitatraining@gmail.com.
Historic St. Joseph’s Choir Concert
CUMBERLAND — St. Joseph’s choir will perform a concert at the parish, 1303 Mendon Road, on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 8:30 p.m., followed by 9 p.m. Mass.
St. Francis of Assisi Devotion
WAKEFIELD — St. Francis of Assisi Church, 114 High St., will hold a devotion, featuring Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and Benediction (about a half hour), on Friday, Jan. 2, Friday, Feb. 6, and Friday, Mar. 6, 2026, all beginning at 3 p.m.
The Visitation of the Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
DIOCESAN-WIDE —The Missionary Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be visiting the diocese in various parishes throughout Rhode Island from Friday, Jan. 9, through Sunday, Feb. 1. The image is an exact replica of the original image of Our Lady, which she left on the Tilma of St. Juan Diego in December 1531, and is among four images blessed at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico by the Rector of the Basilica, Msgr. Monroy, to bring conversions, reverence for life, sanctity of the family, and solidarity of the Church in America. The Missionary Images are known to have been associated with many miracles and healings; the schedule and locations will be available at the beginning of January by contacting the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry at 401-278-2518 / jernster@dpvd.org and by visiting the diocesan website at https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/OLG.
A Holy Mass for Life with Bishop Lewandowski
PROVIDENCE — The diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry is sponsoring a Holy Mass for Life, in thanksgiving for the gift of life, on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 9 a.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., will be the principal celebrant and homilist; for more information, contact Jean Ernster, Coordinator, Office of Life and Family Ministry, at 401-278-2518 or jernster@dpvd.org. More information is available at https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/life.
Our Lady of Altagracia Mass
PROVIDENCE — The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul will host the Solemn Mass in honor of Our Lady of Altagracia on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. All are welcome to attend. The Mass will be celebrated by His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, and concelebrated by priests and assisted by deacons who serve in parishes with Hispanic communities throughout the diocese. Before the Mass, there will be confessions and the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Rosary Sodality Bingo Night
BRISTOL — The Holy Rosary Sodality of St. Elizabeth Church will hold their Bingo Night on Friday, Jan. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the parish auditorium, 577 Wood St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. event will feature a special raffle and a 50/50 raffle, with cash prizes. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. For tickets, call St. Elizabeth Rectory at 401-253-8366 or Ginette Amaral at 401-254-6990.
