Celebration of the World Day of Consecrated Life

Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island

On February 1, religious men and women from across the Diocese of Providence gathered to celebrate the World Day of Consecrated Life. The event was organized by the diocesan office responsible for religious.

The celebration began with a luncheon at the Ruane Center of Providence College, followed by a keynote address delivered by Fr. Walter C. Wagner, O.P. In his reflection, Fr. Wagner offered meaningful insights into the vocation and mission of consecrated life in the midst of a rapidly changing world.

The gathering continued at St. Thomas Aquinas Priory, where participants joined the Most Reverend Bruce Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop of Providence, for Eucharistic Adoration and Evening Prayer. In this time of prayer, we renewed our awareness of our vocation within the Church’s pilgrim journey and asked for the grace to remain faithful to the call we have received.

The day was a grace-filled opportunity for all religious present to reaffirm their commitment to their vocation and to pray for the strength to respond faithfully to the needs of our time.