Lent

At the Cathedral and around our Diocese

Find more:

• Diocesan Calendar - https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/calendar
• Rhode Island Catholic's weekly "Around the Diocese" feature - https://www.thericatholic.com/

Saturday, March 1 from 8:a.m. to 2 p.m.
Young Adult Lenten Retreat
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence
Join us for our Lenten retreat day with inspiring talks given by experienced faithful disciples, opportunities for Mass, prayer, and spiritual direction, engaging discussions, and lively young adult community. We will spend our day reflecting upon Suffering and How to Suffer with Humility & Grace. Guest Speakers: Fr. Joshua Barrow & Lisa Kline.
For more information and/or to register


March 5 Ash Wednesday Mass at 12 noon
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence  
Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Providence, will celebrate Holy Mass at Noon on Ash Wednesday, March 5 in the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Providence. Bishop Tobin will bless and impose ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a visible reminder of our mortality and need for repentance.
All are welcome!
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March 5 Ash Wednesday ASL Interpreted Mass, 5 p.m.
St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence
Contact: Irma Rodriguez, Director, Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities, 401-278-4578, [email protected]


Wednesday, March 5 from 3 to 4 p.m.
40 Days for Life Spring Campaign Kickoff Vigil at the Rhode Island State House
The 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, with a Kickoff Vigil at the Rhode Island State House this afternoon from 3 to 4 p.m. The 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign runs from Ash Wednesday through Sunday, April 13, with vigil hours every day at the public right-of-way outside the Planned Parenthood Providence abortion facility, 175 Broad St. The local campaign is coordinated by Rhode Island Right to Life and the diocesan Office of Life and Family Ministry. Sign up - https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/providence


CRS Rice Bowl is 50 years old!
How to journey this Lent with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Rice Bowl:

Ash Wednesday, March 5 through Palm Sunday, April 13
40 Days for Life Lenten Campaign
Sign up - https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/providence


Thursday, March 6 - and every weekday from 11 to  11:50 a.m., before the noon Mass, and each evening from 7 to 8 p.m.
"House of Mercy"  for the Jubilee Year of Hope
Beginning Thursday, March 6 and concluding on Spy Wednesday, April 16, St. Pius V, 240 Eaton St., will offer a “House of Mercy” for the Jubilee Year of Hope. This will feature confessions, offered every weekday from 11- 11:50 a.m., before the noon Mass, and each evening from 7-8 p.m. Flyer. More.


First Friday Eucharistic Adoration: March 7 and April 4
The First Friday of each month beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence
Adoration is a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist. Join us on the First Friday of each month from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence for: 12:30 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament; 2 p.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary; 2:45 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet;  concluding at 3 p.m. Reposition. Our First Friday Eucharistic Adoration will be offered for the Jubilee Year, of Hope and for Vocations to the priesthood and Religious Life in our Diocese. All are welcome! More - https://www.providencecathedral.org/first-fridays


Sundays in Lent: March 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13
Holy Hour Adoration
Every Sunday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence
Adoration is a quiet time spent in prayer before Jesus present in the Eucharist. Join us Sundays from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence for Adoration. Our Holy Hour will be offered for the Jubilee Year of Hope and for Vocations to the priesthood and Religious Life in our Diocese. All are welcome! More - https://www.providencecathedral.org/sunday-hour-of-adoration-at-the-cathedral


Every Tuesday during Lent at 5 p.m.
Stations of the Cross for people with disabilities and their families, followed by Holy Mass
St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence
Contact: Irma Rodriguez, Director, Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities, 401-278-4578, [email protected]


Saturday, March 29 beginning at 10:45 a.m. and concluding with 5 p.m. Mass
Lenten Day of Recollection: The Passion Narrative and the Gospel of St. John - St. Paul Letters
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence
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Sunday, March 23 from 6:30 to  8 p.m.
Glorify (for Middle & High School youth)
St. Pius X Church, Westerly, RI
Join us for Glorify, evenings where you can to meet the Lord face-to-face and be transformed and strengthened in community. Come experience Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament—encounter God in a real and transformative way; Engaging Teaching—dive deep into your faith and reignite your prayer life; Praise & Worship Music—sing and worship the Lord together; Social Time—hang out, make new friends, and grow in community!
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Monday, April 14 through Easter Sunday, April 20
Masses for Holy Week at our Catholic Cemeteries
Please consult the schedule for dates, times and locations by visiting ricatholiccemeteries.org or see schedule here. All are welcome!


Vigil of Palm Sunday - Saturday, April 12 to Easter Sunday, April 20
Celebration of Holy Week in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence
Schedule here


Palm Sunday, April 13 to Easter Sunday, April 20
ASL interpreted Masses for Holy Week and Easter
St. Patrick Church, 244 Smith St., Providence, RI, 401-421-7070 

• 9:15 a.m. - Palm Sunday 
• 7 p.m. - Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper
• 7:30 p.m. - Good Friday 
• 7:30 p.m. - Easter Vigil 
• 9:15 a.m. - Easter Sunday 

Contact: Irma Rodriguez, Director, Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities, 401-278-4578, [email protected] 

Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m.
You and yours are invited to...
The Chrism Mass in the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul  
Join Archbishop Richard G. Henning and the priests and deacons of the Diocese of Providence at this special annual Mass!

• Msgr. Mancini explains 'The Holy Oils of the Chrism Mass'
• Msgr. Mancini shares, 'Priestly Promises made at the Chrism Mass'

Fri., April 18 beginning at 9 a.m.
Good Friday Walk 
Kicks off at St. John the Baptist Church, 69 Quincy Ave., Pawtucket
For more information call Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza, 401-728-0515. 
Flyer here


Find more - from Rhode Island Catholic, our award-winning diocesan newspaper at thericatholic.com

Resources and more

• Guidelines for Lent: Lenten Fast and Abstinence Regulations
• Get inspired! Listen to the the Diocese of Providence's custom Lenten playlist on Spotify 
• Papal Message for Lent
• Calendar for Lent & other Lenten Resources from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Find a Holy Mass near you, visit our Parish Page. *Please contact each parish directly for the most up to date information.*
• Readings for Lent
• Video Reflections
• Stations of the Cross: Overcoming Racism
• Stations of the Cross from Catholic Relief Services/Operation Rice Bowl
• The Sacrament of Reconciliation: A Short Guide
• Resources for Individuals for Lent
• Saints for the Lenten Season
• The Spiritual Works of Mercy
• The Corporal Works of Mercy
• CRS Operation Rice Bowl
• Almsgiving
• Fast & Abstinence
• Lenten Prayer
• Questions & Answers about Lent
• Rediscovering the Sacrament of Penance
• Reflection on Lenten Fasting
• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
• Six Ways to Evangelize during Lent
• Stations of the Cross
• Ten Things to Remember for Lent