Gran Desfile Mariano/Great Marian Procession

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Third Annual Great Marian Procession

Our Third Great Marian Procession, led by Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R.,  begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 from St. Mary Church, 538 Broadway, Providence, and processes to the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner Street, Providence, where Bishop Lewandowski will celebrate Holy Mass followed by fellowship, gathering in the Lower Cathedral. 

This special event welcomes the participation of every Marian advocate in the diocese! Bring your Rosary, your faith, and your love for the Virgin Mary! Parishes, schools, Catholic organizations, students, families, individuals and more are invited to participate!

Register the participation of your Marian  group / parish / school / organization / individuals by visiting https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/GMPReg. 

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*SERVICIO DE TRANSPORTE Y ESTACIONAMIENTO EL SÁBADO 17 DE OCTUBRE*

*SHUTTLE SERVICE AND PARKING ON SAT., OCT. 17*

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For more information, contact Celso Vera (Spanish) at 401-421-7833, ext. 233/cvera@dpvd.org or Edward Gallagher (English) at 401-573-3630. More at https://dioceseofprovidence.org/GMP.

1. Who can participate? 
The entire People of God are invited to take part in the Marian Procession: priests, deacons, religious, and laypeople. We kindly ask priests to confirm their participation so that everything can be properly prepared for the liturgical celebration. 


2. How to participate? 
Ways to participate in the Marian Parade: 


3. How to register? 
Those interested in participating with a float, banner, or image of the Blessed Virgin must complete the following form: https://dioceseofprovidence.org/gmpreg. This is very important as it will help the committee in charge of organizing the parade to properly arrange the procession order. 


4. Where to find more information?
More information can be found  at https://dioceseofprovidence.org/gmp.


5. How to help with refreshments after Mass?
We have a committee organizing refreshments after the Mass. If anyone would like to collaborate with this ministry by donating something to share or offering their time, please contact Celso Vera, Coordinator, Office of Hispanic Ministry, 401-421-7833, x233, cvera@dpvd.org.

6. *SERVICIO DE TRANSPORTE Y ESTACIONAMIENTO EL SÁBADO 17 DE OCTUBRE*
El sábado 17 de octubre habrá un servicio de transporte desde la Catedral de San Pedro y San Pablo hasta la Iglesia de Santa María de 7:30 a. m. a 8:50 a. m. Quienes asistan a la Procesión Mariana podrán estacionar en la Catedral y tomar el servicio de transporte en St. Mary's, Broadway, para unirse a la Procesión. Para quienes deseen estacionar cerca de St. Mary's, el restaurante Maria's Cucina, ubicado en 447 Broadway, tendrá capacidad para 50 vehículos.
      *SHUTTLE SERVICE AND PARKING ON SAT., OCT. 17*
On Saturday, October 17 there will be a shuttle running from the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul to St. Mary Church from 7:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Those attending the Marian Procession may  park at the Cathedral and take the shuttle St. Mary's, Broadway to join the Marian Procession. For those who want to park near St. Mary's, Maria's Cucina Restaurant,  447 Broadway, will have capacity for 50 cars.