St. Joan of Arc parishioners throw baby shower for mothers in need

By Lauren Clem, Staff Reporter, RI Catholic 

CUMBERLAND — On a recent Saturday afternoon, a baby shower was in full swing at St. Joan of Arc Church, Cumberland. Three mothers sat opening presents while a roomful of women in sundresses admired each new gift and passed around sandwiches and cake. The event was full of its usual warmth, so much so that a newcomer might never realize the mothers and guests had met for the first time only an hour before. More.