The Diocese of Providence Catholic School Office hosted over sixty teachers at its annual New Teacher Orientation on Wednesday, August 20.

Over 40 members of St. John Paul II Parish came together for a dynamic Charism Workshop led by the Evangelization Team. During the session, participants were equipped with tools for discernment, rooted in Scripture and the teachings of the Magisterium. It was a powerful opportunity to begin exploring how the Holy Spirit is actively moving in the hearts of those present—and to discover the unique spiritual gifts each person brings to strengthen the missionary life of the parish.

We had a great cornhole tournament this past weekend at the Mother of Hope Camp in Chepachet! Over 25 young adults competed as we grilled, enjoyed a bonfire by the water, and watched a beautiful sunset. Alex & Tyler won the coveted trophies and cash prize. This will definitely be an annual event. Join us next time!

Diocesan Marriage Preparation at St. Mary Mission in West Warwick.

Over 100 young adults came together for a beautiful evening of faith, fellowship, and food at our recent BBQ & Rosary event with the Bishop. Held under clear skies, the night was filled with meaningful prayer, vibrant community, and delicious Portuguese cuisine generously prepared by the Men’s Group from Our Lady of Fatima Parish. It was a joyful and grace-filled night where new connections were made and the spirit of unity among young Catholics shone brightly. We’re grateful to all who came and made the evening so special!

We held a special end-of-year celebration to honor and thank our dedicated Catholic school principals. Bishop Bruce celebrated Mass at the historic Aldrich Mansion, followed by a joyful evening of fellowship and dinner. We are deeply grateful for the leadership and commitment of our principals throughout the year!

Couples who attended were treated to Mass, Confession, fellowship, couple-time, Eucharistic Adoration, inspiring and practical talks to strengthen their marriage, and the first sunny Saturday of the season!

The Secretariat held an Evening of Appreciation to thank our parish catechetical leaders for their service to the Church.

The diocese held a Marriage Preparation at St. Martha Church, East Providence on Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14.

Today we had the privilege of spending time with the 8th graders at Saint Augustine School in Providence. The theme of the day was relationship, identity, and mission! We enjoyed Mass, engaging talks, fun team-building and break-out sessions, Adoration and Confessions, and so much more. Thank you to Peter Shaugnessy and Fr. Mahar for welcoming us!

Congratulations to the St. Pius V volleyball players who won the championship last weekend!

Congratulations to Immaculate Conception for getting gold runner up for their volleyball season!

The 8th grade students of St. Philip School spent a meaningful day on the beautiful grounds of St. Teresa’s Shrine for their class retreat. The day was filled with reflection, prayer, and conversation focused on relationship, identity, and mission. It was a powerful opportunity for students to grow in faith and deepen their understanding of who they are in Christ and the unique purpose He has for each of them.

We closed out the year with a final Glorify evening at Saint Martha Church in East Providence, RI. There were over 50 participants and it was great to see young people and their families gather together for a night of prayer, praise & community!

The topic was Life in Christ II: Christian Anthropology and Human Sexuality.

We had 30 engaged couples attend Diocesan Marriage Preparation at St. Thomas More.

Can you “read” the language written by God into your female body? We were joined by nationally-recognized speaker and author, Christina Valenzuela, for an evening of reflection weaving together science and theology to illuminate the rich Language of the Body written into our cycles. It was a very successful night as we gathered women together from all across the Diocese!

The Diocese of Providence has announced a new Superintendent of Schools.