SMITHFIELD — On Saturday, March 18, the Diocese of Providence’s Office of Faith Formation held its annual Faith Formation Convocation at Bryant University, with the theme “This Is My Body Given For You,” and centering on the role of the Eucharist in the life of the believer.

PROVIDENCE — The House Judiciary Committee met on Thursday, March 16, to discuss R.I. House Bill No. 5510, sponsored by State Representative Carol Hagan McEntee (District 33-Narragansett, South Kingstown), which proposes to eliminate the statute of limitations in cases pertaining to those who were sexually abused as minors to bring a civil lawsuit. This bill would eliminate any statute of limitations and apply it retroactively in such cases.

Recently, in the mornings, I’ve taken to listening to music instead of watching the news on TV. I’ve found that some soft and gentle music is a much more peaceful way to start the day than hearing the accounts of murder and mayhem, corruption and crime.

The annual Chrism Mass is set for this Monday at 5 p.m. in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence.

The New England CYO Basketball Championships will be held in Providence beginning on Friday, March 31 and continuing Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2. This event rotates among the participating Dioceses in New England and was last held in Rhode Island in 2014. The following Dioceses are expected to participate in the 2023 Championships: Manchester, Fall River, Burlington, Norwich, Hartford, Bridgeport and Boston. Over 50 teams comprised of male and female student athletes from ages 8 to 18 are scheduled to participate. For more, visit calsportsri.org.