PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday, 11 November 2026, the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, 30 Fenner Street, will celebrate the installation Mass of the Rev. Msgr. Raymond B. Bastia as rector at 10am.
The Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., 10th Bishop of Providence, will be the principal celebrant.
Msgr. Bastia became rector (pastor) of the mother church of the diocese on 1 July 2026. Prior to this, he has served as a teacher at Our Lady of Providence Seminary High School, as well as pastor of Our Lady of Grace in Johnston, Saint Ann in Providence, and Saint Joseph in Providence, and as as the Vicar for Planning and Financial Services for the Diocese of Providence from 2006 until 2024.
A reception will follow in Cathedral Hall.
