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  • Secretariat for Evangelization & Pastoral Planning
    Secretariat for Evangelization
    & Pastoral Planning
    "Evangelizing is in fact the grace and vocation proper to the Church, Her deepest identity.
    She exists in order to evangelize."
      • Pope Paul VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi
  • What We Do

    • We provide support to parishes and schools throughout our diocese by communicating regularly and building relationships with pastors, principals, catechetical leaders, and lay faithful. We offer opportunities for spiritual, pastoral, and catechetical formation, as well as leadership and administration training. We plan social, educational, and spiritual events and retreats for families, youth, and young adults to build up the domestic church. Through sacramental frameworks, we assist parishes in preparing believers for these vital moments to encounter God’s grace. Employing strategic, short-term and long-term planning, we aim to enhance the spiritual and operational strength of our parishes and schools throughout the diocese. 

    • Learn More About Our Framework

      Engage, Equip, Send

  • Who We Are
    MEET OUR TEAM

      • Julie Bradley
        Julie Bradley
        Marriage and Family Life Consultant
        401-278-4556
        jbradleydpvd.org
      • Michelle Ficocelli
        Michelle Ficocelli
        Director, Mother of Hope Camp
        401-568-3580
        mficocellidpvd.org
      • Susan Geoffrey
        Susan Geoffrey
        Financial Coordinator, Catholic Schools
        401-278-4550
        sgeoffreydpvd.org
      • Benjamin Gorewitz
        Benjamin Gorewitz
        Catholic Athletic League Director
        401-865-6854
        bgorewitzdpvd.org
      • William F. Klements, M. Ed.
        William F. Klements, M. Ed.
        Superintendent of Catholic Schools
        401-278-4560
        wklementsdpvd.org
      • 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
      • Thalia Meza
        Thalia Meza
        Missionary Discipleship Consultant
        401-278-4563
        tmezadpvd.org
      • Mary Lee Newman
        Mary Lee Newman
        Office Assistant, Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities
        401-278-4535
        spredprovdpvd.org
      • Kevin Peloquin
        Kevin Peloquin
        Assistant Director of Education
        401-278-4558
        kpeloquindpvd.org
      • Emily Rizza
        Emily Rizza
        Executive Assistant
        401-278-4625
        erizzadpvd.org
      • Irma I. Rodriguez
        Irma I. Rodriguez
        Director, Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities
        401-278-4578
        irodriguezdpvd.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
      • Donna Warner
        Donna Warner
        Coordinator, Office of Marriage Preparation & Enrichment
        401-278-4576
        marriagedpvd.org
  • Our Facilities
    Where we're located

    • The Chancery
    • Rejoice in Hope CC
    • Mother of Hope Camp
    • St. John Bosco Chapel
    The Chancery
    • The Chancery

      Located at:
      1 Cathedral Square 
      Providence, RI 02903

    Rejoice in Hope CC
    • Rejoice in Hope Catholic Center

      Located at:
      804 Dyer Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02920

      Contact: 
      Benjamin Gorewitz
      Director, Catholic Athletic League
      401-865-6854
      bgorewitzdpvd.org

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    Mother of Hope Camp
    • Mother of Hope Camp

      Located at:
      804 Dyer Avenue
      Cranston, RI 02920

      Contact: 
      Michelle Ficocelli
      Director, Mother of Hope Camp
      401-568-3580
      [email protected]
    St. John Bosco Chapel
    • Saint John Bosco Chapel

      Located at:
      61 Camp Yawgoog Road
      Rockville, RI 02873

      Contact: 
      Dennis Sousa
      Director, Office of Family, Youth, and Young Adult Evangelization
      401-568-3580
      [email protected]

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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