Advent news from some of our Catholic Schools! (Photo courtesy of St. Margaret School)

By Kathleen Troost-Cramer, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — Weekday mornings at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence tend to be quiet, but the Friday morning after Thanksgiving bustled with energy. (PHOTO COURTESY OF ST. PATRICK CHURCH)

EAST GREENWICH — Our Lady of Mercy School announced that applications are now open for the 2025-26 academic year for students who wish to enroll in its Pre-K program for three-year olds. Applicants must be three by September 1, 2025. (PHOTO: OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL)

God has a plan for each of us! This retreat is for high school seniors, college-aged, and post-college age men interested in or curious about the priesthood. The retreat will be held Friday-Saturday, January 10-11, 2025 at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence, Providence. To recommend a man for this retreat or if interested for yourself, please contact Rev. Ryan J. Simas, Director of Vocations, [email protected] or Rev. Ryan W. Connors, Director of Pre-Ordination Formation, [email protected]. To sign up please visit https://catholicpriest.com/vocations-college-retreat/ to complete registration form. Call 401-331-1316 with questions.