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The Diocese of Providence Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress will be held from October 5-11. A Eucharistic Rosary Congress is seven days of around-the-clock Eucharistic Adoration and hourly Rosary in response to Our Lady of Fatima’s call to conversion, consecration, and prayer.

The Diocese of Providence is hosting a Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress from Sat., October 57 through Fri., October 11. The Traveling Eucharistic Rosary Congress is a week-long period of intense, around-the-clock prayer consisting of Perpetual Adoration and Hourly Rosary, offered in a spirit of reparation. The Eucharistic Rosary Congress will travel to a different parish for each 24-hour period. Locally, seven parishes in the diocese will host one day of Eucharistic Adoration each, click for schedule.

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - INDIANAPOLIS — “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2 Fruitful stories from the National Eucharistic Congress will continue to surface in the days and years following, as revival sweeps across the nation by the grace of God. (Photo: Jennifer Barton)

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent & Rick Snizek, Executive Editor - Pilgrims from the Diocese of Providence make historic pilgrimage to the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis! (PHOTO: JENNIFER BARTON)

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - PROVIDENCE — The Church is not dead. Not by a long shot. Secular media outlets might make such a claim by pointing toward declining numbers of Catholics in the pews every Sunday, but the Church has gone through trials in the past and the devout have risen to leave their mark on the Church and the world.

Join us Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Rejoice in Hope Center, 804 Dyer Ave., Cranston. This session is for those already registered for the July 2024 trip AND for those who are interested! Join us for the morning and learn all about this once in a life time Pilgrimage! We will be reviewing logistics for the trip, going through the day-to-day itinerary, discussing any questions/concerns you may have, and getting to know one another prior to our departure in July! There is NO obligation, this is an info session only!

The Diocese of Providence packages for the National Eucharistic Congress have been reduced by $300! Why? Well, the Diocese of Providence will be supporting each pilgrim from our diocese by paying for their 5-day Congress passes That means each travel package has been reduced by $300! These packages are only available for a limited time and must be purchased by Friday May 31 at the very latest, first come, first served. Make a payment now to secure your spot! Learn more!

Parishes from every corner in our nation will gather at the feet of Jesus, boldly anticipating a new Pentecost at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. Your life—and our Church—will never be the same! Travel with us!

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By Daniel McQuillan, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - The Rhode Island Catholic continues its series on the Eucharist for the second phase of the National Eucharistic Revival, speaking with Brother Sixtus Roslevich, O.S.B., a monk of Portsmouth Abbey in Portsmouth. (Image: RI Catholic)

By Daniel McQuillan, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondant - The Rhode Island Catholic continues its series on the Eucharist for the second phase of the National Eucharistic Revival, speaking with Father Dominic Verner, O.P., an assistant professor of Theology at Providence College. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Purdue University and an M.A. in philosophical studies from Mount St. Mary’s University, Father Verner entered the Order of Preachers and was ordained to the priesthood in 2016. He has an S.T.L. from the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception and a Ph.D. in moral theology/Christian ethics from the University of Notre Dame. (Image: RI Catholic)

By Daniel McQuillan, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - The Rhode Island Catholic continues its series on the Eucharist for the second phase of the National Eucharistic Revival, speaking with Father Joseph Upton, pastor of St. Mary of the Bay Church and St. Alexander Church in Warren. (Image: RI Catholic)

By Jennifer Barton, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent - TIVERTON — “We can never have too much love, too much reverence for Jesus in the Eucharist,” said Father Phillip Dufour, the newly installed pastor of St. Theresa and St. Christopher Parishes in the East Bay.

An interview with Father Phillip Dufour (Image: RI Catholic)

WESTERLY — A very special International Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles showcasing more than 100 documented eucharistic miracles compiled and cataloged by Blessed Carlo Acutis is coming to Rhode Island. The exhibit, to be held Thursday, Oct. 12-14, is part of a three-day mini Eucharistic Revival Retreat that will be hosted by Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St.

Click for the schedule and more about this three day mini retreat!

By MARIA WIERING, OSV News Senior Writer & COLE DESANTIS, Rhode Island Catholic Correspondent -- With the feast of Corpus Christi, the National Eucharistic Revival enters its second year and shifts its focus to parish renewal — a year organizers expect will inspire more parishes to increase the Eucharist’s visibility in their communities through Eucharistic processions.(PHOTO: COLE DESANTIS/RHODE ISLAND CATHOLIC)

Click for schedule and details.

KINGSTON — On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Young Adult Eucharistic Formation Retreat was held in the church hall at Christ the King Parish.

Mission by Bishop Richard G. Henning: Mon., March 20 at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish, 1200 Mendon Rd., Woonsocket; Tues., March 21 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Parish, 381 School St., North Kingstown; Mon., March 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 141 State St., Bristol; Tues., April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Parish(in Spanish), 244 Smith St., Providence.