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We had 19 engaged couples attend the Marriage Preparation at St. Mary Mission on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17.

On Saturday, December 6th, the annual Women’s Conference was held at the Cathedral of Ss. Peter & Paul. 225 women representing 54 different parishes across three states, enjoyed presentations from Heather Khym (Life Restoration Ministries and the Abiding Together podcast), Kristen Fisher (Enkindle Catholic), and music ministry led by Melissa Roberts. The day began with Mass celebrated by Bishop Bruce Lewandowski and included the Sacrament of Reconciliation. At least 120 women went to confession! Thanks to Fr. Henry Bodah, Fr. Robert Lacombe, Fr. Patrick O’Connor, Fr. Patrick Ryan, Fr. Eric Silva, and Fr. Thomas Woodhouse who made that possible. The women were also able to do some holiday shopping while supporting Catholic vendors from around New England.

Young adults from Ocean State Underground gathered at St. Mary's Mission for an evening of prayer, confession, and fellowship followed by dinner and drinks at Smokey Bones.

Over 80 students from local parishes came together for a Holy Spirit centered Confirmation retreat inspired by Acts 4:31. Participants learned how to strengthen their relationship with the Holy Spirit and recognize the gifts that will guide them in living the Gospel with courage.

Over forty adults gathered in Mystic Connecticut for the Cider and Soul event, sharing a warm fall day of exploration, new friendship, and community.

The Chancery Day of Renewal and Diocesan Night of Renewal brought participants together to pray, reflect, and encounter Christ anew. Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, Father John Riccardo, and the ACTS XXIX team guided the gathering, insiring renewed faith and missin across the diocese.

Community members gathered St. Pius X Parish for evangelization workshops focused on faith and discipleship.

Frassati Night, inspired by the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, brought together around 40 young adults for a joyful evening at Roger Williams Zoo Jack-o'-Lantern Spectacular and ending at The Brass Monkey.

We had 11 engaged couples at our Diocesan Marriage Preparation this past weekend.

Runners from schools across the state competed with spirt and determination. The Diocesan Cross Country Meet was lively and memorable event.

Our Diocesan team traveled to Our Lady of Mercy Parish in East Greenwich where we were joined by 50 teens for their Confirmation retreat. The theme for this year, inspired by Acts 4:31, centers on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit: “When they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God with boldness.” Just as fire illuminates, refines, and transforms, this retreat invites candidates to kindle the fire of the Holy Spirit within. Through prayer, teaching, and encounter, they will learn how to build a relationship with the Holy Spirit, receive a deeper outpouring of grace, and discover how to recognize and use their spiritual gifts and charisms to boldly live and proclaim the Gospel. Keep these teens in your prayers, as they will be confirmed within this month of October. Come Holy Spirit!

We had 15 engaged couples at Marriage Preparation at St. Philip Church.

We had 22 engaged couples at Marriage Preparation.

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.