Office of Vocations
Diocese of Providence

On May 26, 2018, Bishop Robert Evans ordained Brendan Rowley and Eric Silva to the order of deacon. Rowley and Silva entered formation as pre-theologians in 2013 and were assigned to St. John’s Seminary in Brighton. Brendan Rowley is the youngest child of James and Deborah Rowley of St. Thomas More Parish in Narragansett. Eric Silva is the son of Antonio and Theresa Silva of Cranston. The family is parishioners of St. Mark Church, Cranston.

Bishop Tobin has announced the appointment of Rev. Christopher Murphy as Director of the Office of Vocations. Fr. Murphy has served as the Assistant Director of Vocations and a formator at the Seminary of Our Lady of Providence for the past 4 years. He will continue in his role as chaplain at Bishop Hendricken High School and will continue his residence at the seminary. Congratulations Fr. Murphy!

On Good Shepherd Sunday--April 22, 2018--the Church prays for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Support vocations by offering a prayer for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life.

On Monday, March 26, Bishop Tobin celebrated the annual Chrism Mass at which the sacred oils--including the Sacred Chrism used in the ordination of priests--that will be used in the Diocese are consecrated and the priests renew the promises made at ordination. Click for Bishop Tobin's homily.

On June 3, 2017, Bishop Thomas Tobin ordained Rev. Jean Joseph Brice, Rev. Stephen Battey, and Rev. Brian Morris to the priesthood of Jesus Christ. Click the thumbnail for Bishop Tobin's homily.