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!