May 20: Public Reception for Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R.
He shepherded them with a pure heart; with skilled hands he guided them." - Psalms 78:72
About the Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Solemn Mass of Installation
CATHEDRAL IS AT CAPACITY - WE INVITE YOU TO WATCH THE LIVE STREAM
The Solemn Mass of Installation in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence will begin with a Prelude Concert at 1 p.m., procession into the Cathedral at 1:30 p.m., and Holy Mass at 2 p.m.
The Holy Mass of Installation will be livestreamed from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul beginning at 1 p.m. on the diocesan YouTube channel, https://provd.io/live. Follow along with the Mass from home: Mass Program here.
A public reception with Bishop Lewandowski will follow the Cathedral Mass and be held at the Omni Hotel Providence on the first floor in the Narragansett Ballroom from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., everyone welcome!
PARKING/SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR TUES., MAY 20 MASS/RECEPTION
Be advised that there will be NO parking available at or around the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on Tuesday, May 20.
For your convenience, please plan to park at the RI Convention Center North Garage, 99 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903. Shuttle service will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. from the Omni Providence Hotel to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul for attendees of the Mass of Installation courtesy of the Diocese of Providence. To take the shuttle, exit the RI Convention Center North Garage and proceed to the front of the Omni and wait at the "Shuttle" sign. Shuttles will run continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m..
Parking Garage Options GPS: RI Convention Center North Garage Parking, 99 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903
Parking up to 4 hours: $16
Parking from 4 to 24 hours: $25
Note: If you plan to use the $25 rate, you can choose to pay in advance for the discounted rate of $15.99 by visiting the following link: ParkWhiz
Please know that if you choose to pay in advance for the discounted rate, you will need to: print out your pre-paid parking ticket, bring your printed pre-paid parking ticket with you, and scan your pre-paid parking ticket at the garage entrance and garage exit.
Valet Parking GPS: Omni Providence Hotel, 1 West Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903
Valet parking available for $22 at the Omni Providence Hotel. Drive into the semi-circle entrance of the Omni, following the signs for valet service.
Shuttle to and from the Omni and the Cathedral
The Diocese of Providence will be offering continuous complimentary shuttle service between the Omni Hotel (which is adjacent to the Convention Center North Garage) and the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.
For the Media
Media Coverage Media are warmly welcomed to attend. Please notify [email protected] or call 401-278-4600 by Monday, May 19 at 4 p.m. if you plan to cover any aspects of this special day on location. Media will have reserved, designated parking at the Cathedral.
Media Kit More information about the leadership changes in the Diocese of Providence, including official portrait, bios and more, at dioceseofprovidence.org/leadership.
RSVP/More To RSVP for covering this Mass, or for other inquiries, please contact Communications and Public Relations for the Diocese of Providence: phone: 401-278-4600 / email: [email protected].