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.

Fr. John Kiley reflects on his own vocation and the encouragement he received as he invites others to support seminarian education and encourage men to discern a vocation to the priesthood. Please click for the full article.

Quo Vadis is Latin for “Where are you going?” Legend tells us that St. Peter asked Jesus this question on the outskirts of Rome. And we know where Jesus went in response to His Father’s will. Quo Vadis is a camp for Catholic high school boys (from those entering ninth grade to those having just completed their senior grade year) to deepen their faith, learn about vocations, and better discern God’s call in their lives. It is a time of recreation, fellowship, and prayer. See the Quo Vadis 2018 under the Events tab page for more information and to register.

Bishop Tobin celebrates his 25th Anniversary of Episcopal Ordination on December 27. Read his interview in The Rhode Island Catholic.

Read the story from Crux about Pope Francis' recent comments regarding vocations!

On Saturday, November 11, Bishop Tobin led a group of pilgrims in prayer for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Attleboro, MA. Click for the full story.

Many thanks to Judy Murphy, President of Serra Providence, for compiling these interviews for the celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week.

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.