Welcome to Our Lady of Providence Seminary
Our Lady of Providence Seminary, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a regional seminary serving New England dioceses. Our mission is to serve the Roman Catholic Church in preparing men for the priesthood. We provide a full formation program for men in their college years who have been accepted as seminary candidates by their bishops.
2023 – 2024 Academic Calendar
August 16 | Move in day |
August 17 - 20 | Fall Retreat |
August 21 - 25 | Orientation |
August 28 | First Day of Classes |
September 5 | Opening Mass of the Holy Spirit |
September 24 | Parish Visit to St. Michael's, Providence |
October 21 | Day of Recollection |
October 22 | Parish Visit to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Bristol |
October 25 | Faith & Science Presentation @ Providence College |
November 18 | Day of Recollection |
November 19 | Parish Visit to St. Veronica's Narragansett |
November 22-26 | Thanksgiving Break |
December 8 | Last Day of Classes Fall Semester |
December 17 | Winter Break |
January 11-14 | Winter Retreat |
January 16 | Classes Resume |
January 18-20 | March for Life |
February 17 | Day of Recollection |
March 10-17 | Spring Break |
March 27-April 1 | Easter Break |
April 20 | Day of Recollection |
May 1 | Night to Honor Mary/Senior Night |
May 3 | Last Day of Classes Spring Semester |