Evangelize Rhode Island

09/15/2025

This past year, from October 2024 to May 2025, the Diocese facilitated the Certificate in Catholic Theology program for the second time. Over 50 participants from throughout the Diocese came for 8 monthly sessions on Saturdays. 47 of them completed the course requirements and received their certificates from Bishop Bruce on Saturday, September 13. The ceremony consisted of Morning Prayer, some words from Bishop Bruce, the awarding of certificates, and a reception for the recipients and their family and friends. Join us in praying for all of them!

Is God calling you to go deeper in your knowledge of our beautiful Catholic faith? Registration for this year's course is now open: https://www.evangelizeri.org/certificate

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

In a world full of concerns and pressure—jobs, the economy, immigration, poverty and need, war, violence, discord, divisions and polarization in our country, even divisions within the Church—what can we do? How can we accompany others in such difficult times?

Bishop Bruce Lewandowski says that amidst all of this “what’s missing right now is mercy.” Our bishop invites all people of good will to join him on MERCY21, a 21 day journey to reflect on, exercise, and pray for mercy beginning on Sunday, September 14, the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and ending with the Memorial of Saint Faustina on Sunday, October 5.

Each day, participants will be guided in: a Reflection on mercy, a practical way to Exercise mercy, and a Prayer for mercy. Together, these daily REPs (Reflection, Exercise, Prayer) will draw from the 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy, the 7 Corporal Works of Mercy, and the 7 Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Bishop Bruce extends his personal invitation: “I ask you to join me for 21 days of mercy. We will reflect on, exercise, and pray for mercy—asking the Lord’s mercy for ourselves, and sharing His mercy with others.”

Sign up now to get Bishop Bruce’s MERCY21 daily REPs by email or text at https://provd.io/mercy21, or follow the Diocese of Providence on your favorite social media platform.

09/05/2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, My first contribution to the Rhode Island Catholic could very easily have focused on any one of the many worries of the day. Our world is hurting. Every day we …

09/05/2025

Congrats on the beginning of your first full year as superintendent Bill! Blessed to have you as a member of our team.

PROVIDENCE — “From our youngest students to our most seasoned veteran teachers, there is nothing quite like the start of a new school year. It never gets old,” said William F. …

09/05/2025

Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski received a warm welcome during his first official visit to Mother of Hope camp. He celebrated Mass for the campers and toured the faith-filled camp, located on 126 acres of beautiful woodlands along Echo Lake in Chepachet.

For more than 74 years, thousands of children have experienced camp as a vibrant faith community through a fun-filled week in a safe and supportive setting. Kids have a great time learning new skills, making new friends,
and enjoying all that summer offers.

Learn more about Mother of Hope Camp with the link below:
https://www.motherofhopecamp.com/about-us

08/28/2025

Bishop Bruce met with the FOCUS missionaries who serve at URI and Brown/RISD. Please join us in praying that their efforts bear much fruit with God's grace!

08/12/2025

Join us for an outdoor evening of worship with Bishop Lewandowski!

Space is limited. Register today.

Please carpool if possible—parking is limited. Upon arrival, volunteers will guide you around the left side of the mansion to the check-in tables.

05/12/2025

Congratulations to our team member, Bill Klements, on his appointment as the next Superintendent of Schools!

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Diocese of Providence announces that, with the support of Bishop-Designate Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Reverend Monsignor Albert Kenney, Diocesan Administrator, has appointed Mr. William Klements, M.Ed. as Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

05/08/2025

Pray for Pope Leo XIV!

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Cardinal Robert F. Prevost, the Chicago-born prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops under Pope Francis, was elected the 267th pope May 8 and took the name Pope …