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  • CAMPUS MINISTRY
    CAMPUS MINISTRY
    “I have promised God that until my last breath I shall have lived for my poor young people. I study for you, I work for you, I am also ready to give my life for you. Take note that whatever I am, I have been so entirely for you, day and night, morning and evening, at every moment.”
      • St. John Bosco
    • The Church's Vision

      The Church aims to engage and equip college students by actively integrating them into the Catholic faith, giving them opportunities to encounter Christ in various ways. Campus ministry gives young adults the tools and resources to live as committed disciples of Jesus Christ, both on campus and throughout their lives, as they prepare to be active leaders in the Church even beyond graduation. 

    • Our Vision

      At the diocesan level, our college evangelization committee works closely with campus chaplains and local community members dedicated to supporting college students. Through prayer, discernment, and collaboration, we explore innovative ways to strengthen and enhance the faith life of students, both in schools with existing campus ministry programs and those without. Our vision is to create a unified network of support that fosters vibrant, faith-filled communities on every campus, ensuring no student is left without a connection to the Catholic Church.

  • Rhode Island Campus Ministry
    where they're located

    • URI
    • Brown-RISD
    • PC
    • Bryant
    URI
    • Catholic Center at University of Rhode Island

      [email protected]
      Chaplain: Fr. Ryan Simas
      (401) 874-2324

    Brown-RISD
    • Catholic Community at Brown-RISD

      [email protected]
      Chaplain: Fr. Justin Bolger, O.P
      (401) 292-2514
    PC
    • Campus Ministry at Providence College

      [email protected]
      Chaplain: Father Simon Teller, O.P.
      (401) 865-2216

    Bryant
    • Campus Ministry at Bryant University

      c[email protected]
      Chaplains: Fr. Joe Pescatello,  Fr. Brian Morris & Fr. Carl Fisette

  • College Campus Evangelization Committee

    • ​This group meets several times a year to discuss evangelization work that is happening on college campuses. Additionally, the group discerns how God is calling for an expansion of evangelical outreach on more campuses in Rhode Island.

      Members include:
      Michael Lavigne, Secretary for Evangelization & Pastoral Planning
      Dennis Sousa, Director, Office of Family, Youth, & Young Adult Evangelization
      Ed Trendowski, Director, Office of Faith Formation
      Hannah Kline, Youth & Young Adult Evangelization Consultant
      Ben Kelly, FOCUS Regional Director
      Deacon Tim Flanagan
      Fr. Simon Teller, Chaplain, Providence College
      Fr. Ryan Simas, Chaplain, URI
      Fr. Justin Bolger, Chaplain, Brown/RISD
      Fr. Carl Fisette, Chaplain, Bryant University
  • C O N T A C T   U S
    we're here for you!

      • Hannah Kline
        Hannah Kline
        Youth & Young Adult Evangelization Consultant
        401-278-4559
        hklinedpvd.org
      • Michael M. Lavigne
        Michael M. Lavigne
        Secretary for Evangelization and Pastoral Planning
        401-278-4507
        mlavignedpvd.org
      • Dennis Sousa, M.A.
        Dennis Sousa, M.A.
        Director, Office of Family, Youth, & Young Adult Evangelization
        401-278-4505
        dsousadpvd.org
      • Edward Trendowski, Ph. D.
        Edward Trendowski, Ph. D.
        Director, Office of Faith Formation
        401-278-4571
        etrendowskidpvd.org

Contact

Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence
Chancery Office Building
One Cathedral Square
Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Office Hours

8:30-4:30 PM

Phone: 401-278-4625


Who We Are

The Secretariat for Evangelization and Pastoral Planning in the Diocese of Providence exists to support parishes and schools in engaging, equipping, and sending forth joyful disciples of Jesus Christ for the Church’s mission of evangelization.
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