Legal Title: The Church of the Assumption, Providence, RI) Established June 1871

Pastor: Rev. Gildardo Suarez
In Residence: Rev. Robert M. Beirne
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Rony Lopez
Pastoral Assistant: Sr. Angela Daniels
Religious Education: Coordinator: Mrs. Luz Lopez, Grades 1-adults; Office: 791 Potters Ave., 401- 941-3768
Holy Day Masses Vigil, 7pm; Holy Day, 9am, 10am (Arlington Manor)
 

(Legal Title: The Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Providence, RI) Established Sept. 27, 1888 Incorporated: October 15, 1888
Pastor: Rev. Charles R. Grondin
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Roberth Bermeo
Deacon Assistants: Deacon Jimmie H. Owen, Deacon Luis Garcia
In Residence: Rev. Albert A. Ranallo Jr., Rev. Jose C. Cardenas Bonilla, & Rev. Vijay Kiran Anthony Raj
Holy Day Masses: as announced
Religious Education: 401- 751-7575
School: Blessed Sacrament School, 240 Regent Ave., 401- 831-3993; Fax 223-0536; E-mail:school@blessedschoolpvd.org; Principal: Janet Rufull; Grades: PreK-8; Enrollment: 256; Web:www.blessedschoolpvd.org

Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul (Legal Title: SS. Peter and Paul Church, Providence, RI) Established 1837
Rector: Rev. Msgr. Anthony Mancini
In Residence : Rev. Jeremy J. Rodrigues, Rev. Humbert M. Oliveira, and Rev. Robert W. Hayman
Holy Day Masses : as listed in the bulletin

(Legal Title: Christ the King Church Corp., Kingston) Established Nov. 14, 1950
Pastor: Rev. Jared J. Costanza
Pastoral Associate: Jennifer Marran
Religious Education: Georgann Lardaro, 401- 789-041
Holy Day Masses: 8 a.m. & 7 p.m.

(Legal Title: Church of Christ the King, West Warwick) (French) Established 193
Parish Office:  130 Legris Ave., West Warwick 
Pastor: Rev. Timothy J. Lemlin
Deacon Assistant: Deacon William J. Schofield
Holy Day Masses:  9 a.m. or as announced in parish bulletin 
Special Devotions: Lent: Stations on Mon, 6:30 p.m.
Religious Education: Office: 130 Legris Ave., West Warwick, RI 02893, 401- 821-9228; Coordinators: Gina Vessella and Sue Varga

(Legal Title: Holy Angel’s Church Corporation (Italian) Established Dec. 17, 1913)
Pastor: Rev. Raymond J. Ferrick
Special Devotions: Morning Prayer: Weekdays following 8 a.m. Liturgy
Religious Education: Caroline  Ruggiero, 341 Maple Ave., 401- 247-1764
Holy Day Masses: As announced in the parish bulletin

(Legal Title: Holy Apostles Church, Cranston, RI) Established July 25, 1991, Incorporated Aug. 6, 1991
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Paul D. Theroux (pdt@holyapostles.com)
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Gregory P. Albanese
In-residence: Rev. Monsignor Albert A. Kenney
Holy Day Masses: As announced in parish bulletin
Special Devotions: Consult bulletin or website for day and time
Religious Education:
Director/Youth Ministry Coordinator: Michael Santilli, Email: mjs@holyapostles.com
Coordinator of Grades 1-5:  Margaret Simms, Email:  mms@holyapostles.com
Coordinator of Grades 6-8: Meg Shideler, Email: meg@holyapostles.com
Life Teen Program Director/Junior Youth Ministry Coordinator: Michael Santilli, email mjs@holyapostles.com

(Legal Title: Corporation of the Church of the Holy Cross) (Italian) Established 1949

*April 2018, Holy Cross merged with St. Thomas Parish, Providence to become a mission church of St. Thomas. Holy Cross parish closed in 2018.*

Sacramental records are maintained at St. Thomas Parish, 65 Fruit Hill Ave., Providence, RO 02909, 401.272.7118, stthomaschurch@cox.net.

Legal Title: Holy Family Parish, Pawtucket, Rhode Island) Established July 1, 2009 (Unification of Our Lady of Consolation (Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Consolation, RI); Sacred Heart of Jesus (Legal Title: The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Pawtucket, RI); and St. Joseph (Legal Title: St. Joseph’s Church)

Pastor: Rev. Joseph Craddock
Religious Education: Coordinator, Laurianne Down, 401- 722-9324
Confession: 15 min. before all weekend Masses
Holy Day Masses: As announced in parish bulletin and on the parish webiste, www.holyfamilypawtucket.org.

Locations of Services:
Holy Family Parish, 195 Walcott St.
Our Lady of Consolation Church, 211 Sabin St.
St. Joseph Church, 195 Walcott St.

(Legal Title: Church of the Holy Family) (French) Established 1902.  Closed July 1, 2018; merged into Holy Trinity Parish, Woonsocket.The church building of Holy Family operates as a mission parish.

With the approval of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Holy Family Parish, Woonsocket, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, North Smithfield, and Sacred Heart Church, Woonsocket, merged to form one new successor parish entity, Holy Trinity Parish, Woonsocket, effective July 1, 2018.

The Holy Family, Sacred Heart and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs are permanently closed effective July 1, 2018. All parish sacramental records of Holy Family, Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, and Sacred Heart transferred to the office of Holy Trinity Parish effective July 1, 2018. 401.762.5117.

The new parish's primary worship site will be the Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs church building, 1409 Park Ave., Woonsocket, RI. Contact: 401-762-5117. More:  www.olqm.us

(Legal Title: Corporation of the Church of the Holy Ghost, RI) (Italian) Established August 1889
Rectory: 472 Atwells Ave. Providence, RI 02909
Pastor: Rev. Francesco Francese
Assistant: Rev. Jesus Salinas Hernandez, CS
In Residence: Rev. Saji Thengumkudiyil, CP
Special Devotions: Rosary and Novena Prayers Wed. 7:00 pm 
Religious Eduaction: Sr. Mariana Ramirez 
Holy Day Masses: As announced 

(Legal Title: Church of the Holy Ghost, North Tiverton) Established 1913
Pastor: Rev. Jay A. Finelli (email:  FrFinelli@HolyGhostCC.org)
Special Devotions: Rosary: Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m; Stations of the Cross: Fridays during Lent, 6:30 p.m.
Religious Education: Coordinators: Elaine Fleming, Grades 1-8 401- 624-3664, EFleming@holyghostcc.org
Holy Day Masses: As announced in the parish bulletin
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/HolyGhostCC
Twitter: www.Twitter.com/HolyGhostCC

(Legal Title: Church of the Holy Name of Jesus in Providence, RI) Established Nov. 12, 1882
Administrator: Rev. Joseph D. Santos, Jr
African Catholic Community Chaplain: Rev. Lazarus Onuh
In Residence: Rev. John Wydeven & Rev. Lazarus Onuh
Holy Hour: All Sundays of Lent Stations of the Cross with Benediction. All Sundays of May Marian Devotions with Benediction. For other celebrations please see the timetable inside the bulletin. Holy Hour is at 5:00 PM
Holy Day Masses: Novus Ordo and Traditional Latin Masses as announced 
Religious Education: Directress: Miss Tabitha Aldrich, Tel. 272-4515

(Legal Title: Holy Spirit Parish, Central Falls, Rhode Island) Established Nov. 9, 2007, 1030 Dexter St. – Unification of Holy Trinity (Legal Title: Church of the Holy Trinity, Central Falls); Notre Dame (Legal Title: Notre Dame Church); and St. Matthew (Legal Title: Saint Matthew’s Church of Central Falls)

Pastor: Rev. Otoniel J. Gomez
Pastoral Assistant: Celso Vera (Hispanic)

Religious Education: 901 Lonsdale Ave., Central Falls 02863, 401- 722-3717; Coordinator: Pierre Larivee; E-mail:holy.spirit.religious.education@gmail.com

Cemetery: Notre Dame Cemetery, 359 Daggett Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 725-1333. E-mail: notre.dame.cemetery@gmail.com

Holy Day Masses: As announced in the parish bulletin 

Holy Trinity closed 2007.

See listing for Holy Spirit Parish, Central Falls.

Building demolished.

(Legal Title: Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs Church Corporation, Woonsocket) Established Sept. 22, 1953

With the approval of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Holy Family Parish, Woonsocket, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, North Smithfield, and Sacred Heart Church, Woonsocket, merged to form one new successor parish entity, Holy Trinity Parish, Woonsocket, effective July 1, 2018.

The Holy Family, Sacred Heart and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs are permanently closed effective July 1, 2018. 

All parish sacramental records of Holy Family, Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, and Sacred Heart transferred to the office of Holy Trinity Parish effective July 1, 2018.

The new parish's primary worship site will be the Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs church building, 1409 Park Ave., Woonsocket, RI. Contact: 401-762-5117

Pastor: Rev. Daniel J. Sweet
Pastors Emeritus:  Rev. Maurice L. Brindamour & Rev. Joseph D. Schenick
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Robert L. Lafond, MTS
In-residence: Rev. Joseph R. Upton
Holy Day Masses: see bulletin
Religious Education: Director: Carlene Fontaine; Grades K-6; 401- 767-2576; Facilitator High School Formation: 401-767-2576; Facilitator Jr. High Formation: 401-767-2576; RCIA Director: Rev. Daniel Sweet
Youth Ministry: Director: Mr. Ryan L. Spooner, 401-767-2576
Jr. High Youth Minister: Mrs. Christina L. Spooner, 401-767-2576
Music Ministry: Director: Mr. John J. Guevremont, 401-762-5117
School: Monsignor Gadoury Regional School: (pre-K – Grade 3) 1371 Park Avenue, Woonsocket, RI, 02895-6598, 401-767-5902,e-mail mgprincipal@yahoo.com; web: http://www.gwcrs.org; Principal, Mrs. Shawn Capron; Pupils: 165; Faculty 11 & 4 aides; Member of the Greater Woonsocket Catholic Regional School System: Regional Office at 1 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI, Mrs. Paula Hurteau, Administrator, 401-762-1095, FAX 401-767-5901, web: http://www.gwcrs.org
 

(Legal Title: Church of the Immaculate Conception of Westerly, RI) Established 1886,
Rev. Giacomo Capoverdi
Special Devotions:
-Rosary: Mon.-Sat. 8:30am. 
-Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal & Divine Mercy Chaplet: Monday, 3pm
-Liturgy of the Hours: Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Mon.-Fri.
-Lenten and Advent Missions: To Be Announced
Holy Day Masses: Vigil: 7pm; Holy Day: 8am., 12:10pm and 7pm
Religious Education: Director: Rev. Giacomo Capoverdi; Religious Coordinator: Catherine Kimmel, 401- 596-0900, Fax 348-2351
 

(Legal Title: Immaculate Conception Church Corporation, Cranston, RI) Established Oct. 2, 1958
Pastor: Rev. Edward J. Wilson, Jr.
Deacon Assistants: Deacon Thomas Raspallo (ret.), Deacon Noel Edsall, and Deacon Scott Brown
Pastoral Assistant: Kathy Carreiro 
Parish Center: 237 Garden Hills Drive., Cranston, RI 02920; Pastor Email: iccripastor@gmail.com; Web: www.iccatholicchurch.com
Holy Day Masses: Vigil: 7:00pm;  Holy Day, 7:00am., 12noon and 7:00pm
Special Devotions:
-Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Fridays
from noon to 7 p.m.
-Rosary & Benediction: Mondays in May at 7 p.m. and
Tuesdays in October at 6:30 p.m.
-Stations of the Cross: Fridays in Lent at 7 p.m.
Religious Education: 237 Garden Hills Dr., Cranston, RI 02920
Tel: 401-942-1854 ext. 230; Coordinator Deanna Marinucci, E-mail iccrireligiousedu@gmail.com
Youth Ministry: David Annese and Gianna Procaccini, Tel: 401-942-1854
Elementary School: Immaculate Conception Catholic Regional School, 235 Garden Hills Drive, Cranston, RI 02920
Tel: 401-942-7245, Fax: 401-943-5738; Principal: Andrea Spaziante, E-mail aspaziante@iccatholicschool.org; Web: www.iccatholicschool.org; Grades: PreK-8
 

(An operation of: Church of St. Maron in Providence) (Cape Verdean) Established June 18, 1979
Administrator: Rev. João Baptista Barros, CSSp
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Jean-Michel Gelmetti, CSSp
Rectory/Mailing address: 35 Clay St., Central Falls, RI 02863
 

(Legal Title: Church of Jesus Saviour-Newport) (Portuguese) Established December 25, 1926
Pastor: Very Rev. Francis A. O’Loughlin
Tel: 847-1267, 846-4095
Special Devotions: Communion Service: Tues., 8 a.m.
Religious Education: Coordinator: Penny Rinfret, 847-1267
 

(Legal Title: Mary, Mother of Mankind Church Corporation, North Providence) – Established September 6, 1967

In October 2010, St. Lawrence Parish was merged with Mary,Mother of Mankind Parish. 

Pastor: Rev. Dennis J. Kieton
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Stephen Risi
Holy Day Masses: as announce d
Faith Formation: Director:  William Kirejczyk - Grades 1 - 6; Deacon Gregory Albanese -  Confirmation Grades 7 - 9
 

Notre Dame closed 2007.

Building sold.

See listing for Holy Spirit Parish, Central Falls.

(Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Consolation, Rhode Island)
- Established 1895, Sabin St., Pawtucket

In 2009, Our Lady of Consolation unified to form Holy Family Parish.

See listing for Holy Family Parish, Pawtucket.

(Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Czenstochowa)(Polish) Organized 1905, Incorporated March 1909,
Pastor: Rev. Jacek Ploch
Devotions: Holy Rosary 8:00AM Mon., & Tues., before the morning Mass
Body of Christ Adoration Chapel, 230 MacArthur Blvd., Coventry, RI 02816, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10am - 9pm
Holy Day Masses:  Monday and Tuesday 8:30AM; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7:00PM
Church is Handicapped accessible.

(Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Valley Falls, RI) (Portuguese) Established February 24, 1953, 1 Fatima Drive
Pastor: Rev. Fernando P. Cabral
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Armand M. Bartolo
Holy Day Masses: Vigil, 7pm (Bilingual); Holy Day, 5:30pm (English), 7pm ( Portuguese)
Special Devotions: Eucharistic Adoration Every Friday 12noon to 5pm; Holy Hour 5pm-6pm.
Religious Education: Parish Center,7 Fatima Dr., Cumberland, RI 02864, 724-3454; Director: Melissa Difonzo

(Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Good Counsel, Warwick, RI) (French) Established Feb. 19, 1897
Pastor: Rev. Paul R. Lemoi
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Raymond LaFrance
Religious Education: Coordinator: Susan Cinieri, 401- 822-1869
 

(Legal title: Eglise de Notre Dame de Bonsecours) Established August 24, 1905, Victory Highway, Mapleville (Legal Title: St. Teresa of the Child Jesus, Nasonville) Established August 23, 1923, Douglas Pike, Nasonville; Merged into Our Lady of Good Help, July 1, 2019.

Parish Office: St. Theresa Rectory, 35 Dion Drive, Harrisville, RI 02830-1731
Pastor: Rev. Michael J. McMahon
Deacon Assistant: Rev. Mr. Richard J. Lapierre
Holy Day Masses: As announced in parish bulletin.
Religious Education: Coordinators: Rev. Michael J. McMahon, Patricia Ducharme & Janet Badzmierowski. Tel: 568-8280.
Cemetery: St. Theresa Cemetery, 88 Ledoux Drive, Nasonville, RI 02830. Tel: 568-8280.
Special Information: St. Theresa is the site of the first shrine dedicated to the Little Flower in the world. Annual Shrine Feast Celebration, third Sunday in August. Shrine Coordinator: Mark Garrepy Tel: 568-8280. 
 

Our Lady of Grace (Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Grace) (Italian) Established 191
Pastor: Rev. Peter J. Gower
Special Devotions: Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Sat., 3:15 p.m.; Rosary: Sat., 3:30 p.m.; Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: First Tues., 6-7 p.m. (Church); Solemn Feast of La Madonna della Difesa observed each year, beginning the Thurs. after Labor Day to Sun.; Feast Day Mass in Honor of the Madonna, celebrated the Sun. after Labor Day, 10:30 a.m. For more information, contact the rectory
Religious Education: Director: Rev. Peter J. Gower Administrator: Mrs. Joanne Burley, 401- 231-8959, Fax 231-3905
 

(Legal Title. Church of Our Lady of Loreto, East Providence, RI) (Italian) Established 1920
Pastor: Rev. Dean P. Perri
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Jorge H. Carmona
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Maria Julian Bernad Lourdu Samy, SdC
Chaplain to the Brazilian Community: Rev. Vilmar Orsolin, CS
Religious Education: Director: Douglas E. Green, 401- 434-3535
 

(Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Lourdes) (French) Established August 15, 1904
Pastor: Rev.  Marek S. Kupka  
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Anthony J. Wendoloski
 

(Legal Title. Our Lady of Mercy, Greenwich, RI) Established 1853
Pastor: Rev. Bernard A. Healey, JCL, STL
Associate: Rev. Joshua A. Barrow (effective July 1, 2016)
Special Devotions: Oct. and May Marian Devotions: Mon., 7 p.m.; Stations of the Cross during Lent Fridays 7pm
Outreach & Religious Education: Mr. Douglas E. Green, Tel. 401-884-1061
Elementary School: Our Lady of Mercy Regional School, 55 Fourth Ave., 401- 884-1618, Fax 885-3138; Principal: Mr. Patrick H. McNabb ; E-mail: principal@olmschool.org; Grades: PreK-8; Enrollment: 407; Web: www.olmschool.org
Franciscan Apostolic Sisters Convent, 66 5th Ave., E. Greenwich, RI 02818 (Religious Franciscan Apostolic Sisters)

 

(Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Bristol) (Italian) Established 1917 )
Pastor: Very Rev. Henry P. Zinno Jr.
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Stephen M. Battey (effective July 1, 2017)
Special Devotions: First Fri. Masses: 7 and 9 a.m.; Novena to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Ann: Wed., 7 a.m.; Novena to St. Anthony and St. Jude: Tues., 7 a.m.
Religious Education: Coordinator: Sr. Carmela Santarsiero, MPF, 401- 253-8455; Confirmation Coordinator: Mary Ann Higgins
School: Our Lady of Mount Carmel School, 127 State St., Bristol, 401- 253-8455, Fax 254-8234; Religious Order: Religious Teachers Filippini; Principal: Sr. Carmela Santarsiero, MPF; E-mail: rid26112@ride.ri.net; Grades: PreK-8; Enrollment: 153; Web: www.olmcri.org
 

(Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Providence) (Italian) Established December 1921. Closed July 1, 2016; merged into Holy Ghost Parish, Providence.

The merge of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish into Holy Ghost Parish in Providence was approved by Bishop Thomas J. Tobin.

*The church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel closed permanently effective July 1, 2016. *

Building sold.

All sacramental records are located at Holy Ghost Parish, 472 Atwells Avenue, Providence, P: 401.421.3551, 401.421.3551.

(Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (Portuguese) Established Feb. 18, 1886
Pastor: Rev. Joseph A. Escobar
In Residence: Rev. Antonio M. Paiva, Pastor Emeritus
Special Devotions: First Fri.: Mass, 7 p.m.; Stations of the Cross: Fri. during Lent, 7 p.m.
Religious Education: Coordinator: Elisa Guerra Thibeault, 401- 273-1685; E-mail: olrccd463@aol.com
 

Closed 1998.

Building sold.

See listing for All Saints, Woonsocket.

(Legal Title: Church of Our Lady of Victory, Ashaway) Established October 18, 1946,
Administrator: Rev. Chinnaiah Yerrnini
Sr. Priest in Residence: Rev. Monsignor William McCaffrey
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Costa Adamoplois
Confessions - Upon request or by appointment
Religious Education: Director: Mrs. Gina Gervasini, email:  olvsvpri@gmail.com, tel.377-8830
On Facebook: OLVSVP
 

(Legal Title: The Church of the Precious Blood of Woonsocket, RI) (French) Established 1873
* 06.2018: Precious Blood, Woonsocket, has merged their office with St. Agatha’s in Woonsocket:* Pastor: Rev. Michael Kelley
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Eugene Garceau
Special Devotions: Daily Rosary: 7:45 a.m. before Mass
Religious Education: Coordinator, Melanie Robitaille , K-10 grades, 401-767-2950 Youth and Family Ministry: Melanie Robitaille, 401-767-2950
 

Legal Title: Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary) Established 1912, 1081 Mineral Spring Ave. SEND NO MAIL
Pastor: Very Rev. Edward Cardente
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Louis A. Vani
Holy Day Masses: As announced in the parish bulletin or online
Religious Education: Coordinator: 401- 353-5215 (Offices)
 

(Legal Title. Church of the Sacred Heart) Established January 1876, Incorporated Nov. 1, 1887, 100 Taunton Ave.
Pastor: Rev. Silvio DeNard, SdC
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Perianayagasamy Anandarayar, SdC
In-residence: Rev. Maria Julian Bernad Lourdusamy, SdC
Holy Day Masses: 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Rosary Crusade: 2nd Saturday of the Month, 12:00 Noon
Sunday Religious Education (CCD): Directress, Ms. Sandy Duarte, Grades 1-10, Tel. (401) 439-2335
Elementary School: Sacred Heart School, 56 Purchase St., East Providence, RI 02914; Tel: (401) 434-1080, Fax: 434-1080 (call first). Principal: Mr. Mo Guernon, email: mguernon@sacredheartepri.com
Sacred Heart Children Day Care Center: 101 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914, Tel: 434-2462
Sacred Heart Senior Day Care Center: 118 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914, Tel. and Fax: (401) 714-0145; Director: Sr. Margaret Mary Schissler, DSMP 




School: Sacred Heart School, 56 Purchase St., 401- 434-1080, Fax 434-1080 (call first), Elementary School: Principal: Sr. Nancy McLennon, DSMP; E-mail:sr.nancy.dsmp@cox.net; Grades: K-8; Enrollment: 165; http://www.sacredheartepri.com Sacred Heart Day Care Center: 101 Taunton Ave., 401- 434-2462; after school
 

(Legal Title: Church of the Sacred Heart, Natick, RI) (Italian) Established 1929
Pastor: Rev. Richard A. Bucci
Special Devotions: Mon. (except for holidays): Cenacle Prayer and Mass, 6 p.m.; Tues. morning: Our Lady of Miraculous Medal followed by Mass; Thurs. morning: St. Jude followed by Mass; First Fri.: Masses, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Religious Education: Coordinator: Rev. Richard A. Bucci, 401- 821-4184
 

(Legal Title: Church of the Sacred Heart, Woonsocket, RI) Established Sept. 10, 1895.  Closed July 1, 2018; merged into Holy Trinity Parish, Woonsocket. This building is closed.

With the approval of Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Holy Family Parish, Woonsocket, Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Parish, North Smithfield, and Sacred Heart Church, Woonsocket, merged to form one new successor parish entity, Holy Trinity Parish, Woonsocket, effective July 1, 2018.

The Holy Family, Sacred Heart and Our Lady Queen of Martyrs are permanently closed effective July 1, 2018. All parish sacramental records of Holy Family, Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs, and Sacred Heart transferred to the office of Holy Trinity Parish effective July 1, 2018, 401.762.5117, parish@olqm.necoxmail.com. 

Sacred Heart building sold.

The new parish's primary worship site will be the Our Lady, Queen of Martyrs church building, 1409 Park Ave., Woonsocket, RI. Contact: 401-762-5117 More:  www.olqm.us

(Legal Title: The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Pawtucket, RI) - Established Aug. 1, 1872, 38 Park St.

In 2009, the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus unified to form  Holy Family Parish.

See listing for Holy Family Parish, Pawtucket.

(at the Church of St. John the Baptist) (Legal Title: SS. John and James Parish)

On July 1, 2019 St. Mary Church, West Warwick became a mission church of  SS. John and James Parish, West Warwick.

Parish Office: 20 Washington Street West Warwick, RI 02893. The office is open from 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Thursday
Phone: Office 401-821-7661; Pastor ext. 13; Secretary ext. 10; Religious Ed. ext.12

Pastor: Rev. Nicholas T. Fleming
Special Devotions: Adoration Tuesday 9am-3pm, Adoration and Confession Tuesday 7pm-8pm

Cemetery: St. Joseph Cemetery in Arctic, 401-821-7661
 

(Legal Title: SS. John and Paul Parish Corporation, Coventry, RI) Established September 25, 1955
Pastor: Rev. Michael J. Woolley
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Daechul Peter Lee Hyeseong & Rev. Brendan Rowley
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Walter J. Foster 
Extern Priest in Residence: Rev. John J. Duggan;
Special Devotions: First Fri. Masses: 7:30, 10 a.m. during school year and 5 p.m.; Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: Tues., 5 p.m.
Religious Education: Coordinators: Ann Sartell, Grades 1-8; Pat Jarvis, Confirmation, 401- 821-4780
Elementary School: Fr. John V. Doyle School, 343 South Main Street, Coventry, RI, 401- 821-3756, Fax 828-8513; Principal: Mr. Kevin Peloquin; E-mail: kevinpeloquin@fjvd.org ; Grades: PreK-8; Enrollment: 164; School website:  http://www.fjvd.org/
 

(Legal Title: SS. Peter and Paul’s Church, Phoenixville, RI) Established 1853
Pastor: Rev. Robert J. Giardina
Holy Day Masses: Vigil 5:00 p.m.; Holy Day 9:00 a.m and 7:00 p.m.
Special Devotions: Our Lady of Miraculous Medal: Wed., 9 a.m., (followed by Mass); St. Jude: Thurs., 9 a.m. (followed by Mass); Stations of the Cross: Wed. during Lent, 7 p.m.
Religious Education: Coordinator: Rev. Robert Giardina, 401- 821-2198 Cemetery: SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery (Phenix), 401- 821-2198
 

(Legal Title: St. Rose’s Church Corporation, Warwick) Established Oct. 10, 1950, Main Ave.
Established Aug. 31, 1961, 111 Long St.
(Parishes merged on Dec. 13, 1998. All Masses are celebrated at St. Clement Church, 111 Long Street.)

Pastor: Very Rev. D. Andrew Messina
Parish Office:111 Long St., Warwick, RI 02886-7725
Holy Day Masses:  7 a.m., 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Special Devotions: Stations of the Cross: Friday during Lent, 7 p.m. (St. Clement Church)
Religious Education: Mrs. Rachael Czephya, Grades 1-10, Tel: 739-0212
Elementary School: St. Rose of Lima School, 200 Brentwood Ave., Warwick RI 02886, Tel: 739-6937, Fax 737-4632. Principal: Mrs. Kim D. Izzi, E-mail  kizzi@saintsroseschool.com Web:  www.saintroseschool.com; Grades PreK- 8.
Convent: St. Rose of Lima Convent, 163 Inman Ave., 401- 732-6532 (The Religious Teachers Filippini)
 

(Legal Title: St. Joseph’s Church)
- Established 1873, 195 Walcott St.
In 2009, St. Joseph’s Church unified to form Holy Family Parish.
See listing for Holy Family Parish, Pawtucket

(Legal Title: St. Adalbert’s Church) (Polish) Established Feb. 7, 1902
Pastor: Rev. Marek S. Kupka
Pastoral Assistants: Sr. Mary Bernice Pikul, CSSF; Sr. Janice Marie Gaudette, CSSF
Religious Education: Coordinators; Sr. Mary Bernice Pikul, CSSF, 401- 831-3336, Fax 351-9306
Convent: St. Adalbert’s Convent, 856 Atwells Ave., 401- 831-3336; Superior: Sr. Mary Bernice Pikul, CSSF
 

(Legal Title: St. Agatha’s Church Corporation,Woonsocket) Established 1953
*06.2018: Precious Blood, Woonsocket, has merged their office with St. Agatha’s in Woonsocket:* Pastor: Rev. Michael Kelley
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Eugene Garceau
In Residence: Rev. Wilfrid Gregoire
Youth and Family Ministry: Melanie Robitalle, 401-767-2950
Religious Education: Coordinator, Melanie Robitaille , 401-767-2950
 

(Legal Title: St. Agnes Church) Established July 20, 1904, 100 Chatham St.
Pastor: Rev. Frank S. Salmani
Pastoral Assistant: Cathy Cadden
Special Devotions: Mass and Novena to St. Jude: Tues., 6 p.m.
Religious Education Director: Cathy Cadden, Phone 487-1486, Fax 272.0696
 

(Legal Title: St. Aidan Church Corporation Cumberland)
- Established 1962, Diamond Hill Rd.
(Legal Title: St. Patrick’s Church Corporation, Valley Falls, Rhode Island)
- Established July 28, 1861; merged into St. Aidan-St. Patrick July 1, 2018

Pastor:  Rev. Msgr. Jacques L. Plante
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Robert L. Lafond
Parish Office: PO Box 7058, 1460 Diamond Hill Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864
Holy Day Masses:  Vigil: 6:00 p.m.; Holy Day: 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Special Devotion: Rosary: Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.
Religious Education: Ms. Darlyn Gomes-Hidalgo, Director. Office: Tel: 333-9074; Email: faithformation@aidan-patrick.org 
St. Patrick Cemetery (305 High Street, Valley Falls)
Mount Calvary Cemetery (143-195 Curran Road, Valley Falls)
Parish cemeteries of St. Aidan-St. Patrick -- Office: PO Box 7058, 1460 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland, RI 02864, (401) 725-0344

(Legal Title: St. Aidan Church Corporation, Cumberland, RI) - Established 1962, Diamond Hill  Road
Merged into St. Aidan-St. Patrick July 1, 2018
See St. Aidan &  St. Patrick Parish, Cumberland

(Legal Title: Saint Alexander’s Church Corporation, Warren) (Italian) Established 1915
Rev. David W. Masello, MA, M.Div., JCL
Religious Education: Office: 401- 247-1764, Religious Ed. Coordinator: Caroline Ruggiero
St. Alexander Cemetery: Office: 401- 245-6369
 

Closed 1998.
This location is now All Saints Church.
See listing for All Saints, Woonsocket.

(Legal Title: St. Ambrose Church, Albion) Established November 12, 1892

Pastor: Rev. Thomas J. Ferland
Special Devotions:
-Rosary: Weekdays before Mass
-Stations of the Cross: Wednesday, during Lent 6:30 p.m.
-Morning Prayer: Monday, Wednesday & Friday after Morning Mass and Tuesday & Thursday at 8:00 a.m.
Faith Formation:
-Director of Religious Formation and First Communion Preparation (Grades K-4): Mrs. Robin Carney; tel. 401- 334-3735, email: stambrosereled@cox.net
-Director of Confirmation and Youth Ministry (Grades 5-8): Mr. Matthew Daly; tel. 401- 334-3735, E-mail: stambroseyouth@cox.net
 

(Legal Title: St. Andrew’s Church Corporation, Block Island) Established 1917
Pastor: Rev. Joseph Protano Jr.
Deacon Assistant: Rev. Stephen Hester
Special Services: Ecumenical observances during the year and choir recitals
Religious Education: Director: St. Irene Nerney, RSM; parent/teacher/student, weekly classes Sept.-May; Laura Hester; formal, weekly classes Sept.-May


 

(Legal Title: St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Providence, RI) (Italian) Established Sept. 2, 1895
Pastor: Rev. Albert D. Ranallo, Jr.
In Residence: Rev. Anthony Jeya Siluvairayan
Special Devotions: Novena in honor of St. Ann: July 18-26, 7 p.m.
Religious Education: Ms. Jo-Anna Perfetto, 401- 861-5111, Fax 861-5111
 

St. Ann Church closed in 2013.
Sacramental records are maintained at St. George (Maronite) Parish, 1493 Cranston St., Cranston, RI, 02920, 401.723.8444.
(St. George Church is at the old St. Ann Church)

Closed 1998.

Building sold.

See listing for All Saints, Woonsocket.

Legal Title: St. Anthony’s Church Corporation, North Providence) (Italian) Established January 15, 1944, 1413 Mineral Spring Ave.
Pastor: Very Rev. Edward S. Cardente
Assistant: Rev. Nolasco Tamayo
Rectory: 5 Gibbs St., North Providence, RI 02904-4503
Holy Day Masses: As announced in the parish bulletin or online
Special Devotions: St. Anthony Mass & Novena: Every Tues., 8:30 a.m.; Abba-Ave Prayer Ministry 1st Tuesday of Each Month 7pm in Trinity Chapel; Mens Prayer Group, First & third Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm in parish center dining room.
Religious Education:
First Eucharist and Penance Directors: Sr. Carol Anne Murray, RSM and Sr. Diane Marie Pederzani, RSM;
Confirmation Coordinator: Maryann Pallotta, Tel: 353-5215
Youth Ministry: Coordinator: Gian Perrotta, Tel: 353-5216
Convent: Daughters of Mary, Mother of Mercy, 2 Pope St., North Providence, RI 02904, 401- 353-8654. Sister Patricia Onyeje, Superior.

(Legal Title: St. Anthony’s Church Corporation, Pawtucket)-(Portuguese) Established 1926,
Administrator: Reverend Joao Baptista Barros, CSSp
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Jean-Michel Gelmetti, CSSp
Pastor Emeritus: Rev.  Jose F. Rocha
Special Devotions: Holy Hour: Tues. closest to the 13th of each month, 6:30 p.m., in honor of Our Lady of Fatima; Prayer group: every Tues., 7 p.m.
Religious Education: Coordinator: Roberto Duarte, K-Grade 10
 

(Legal Title: St. Anthony’s Church of Portsmouth) Established 1901
Pastor: Rev. Daniel J. Gray
Special Devotions: Stations of the Cross, Fri. during Lent, 7 p.m.
Religious Education: Director: Sue Levesque, 401-722-8650, Fax 683-9680
 

(Legal Title: St. Anthony’s Church Corporation, River Point) (Portuguese) Established 1925
Pastor: Rev. Victor T. Silva 
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Carlos Botelho
Holy Day Masses: 8:30 AM (Portuguese) and 6:30 PM (English)
Special Devotions: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:  Monday  from 9 AM—6 PM with Holy Hour from 5—6 PM in the chapel.  Rosary daily during the months of May & October at 6 PM in the chapel.

 

Legal Title: St. Anthony’s Church, Woonsocket, RI) (Italian) Established Nov. 14, 1924
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Ronald P. Simeone, JCL
Special Devotions: Rosary: Sat., 4:30 p.m.
Religious Education: Director: Mrs. Debra Silva, 401- 766-2640
 

(Legal Title: St. Anthony’s Church Corporation, RI) Established 1900.

July 2010: St. Anthony Church became a mission church of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Providence, 401.941.1249.

Sacramental records maintained at St. Anthony Church, 401.943.2300.

Pastor: Rev. Gildardo Suarez
 

(Legal Title: St. Augustin’s Church of Newport) Established May 2, 1911
Pastor: Rev. Kris Von Maluski
Pastoral Assistant: Sr. Josephine St. Leger, SJC, 401- 849-8702
Religious Education: Coordinator: Shawn Burns, 401- 847-0518

 

Legal Title: St. Augustine’s Church, Providence, RI) Established July 1929
Church's Mailing Address: 20 Old Road, Providence, RI 02908
Pastor: Rev. Robert H. Forcier
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Jean Joseph Brice (effective July 1, 2017)
Religious Education: Directress: Sr. Dorothy Schwarz, S.S.D.
Special Devotions: Perpetual Novena of the Miraculous Medal: Every Friday after the 7 a.m. Mass; Rosary and Benediction: May & Oct., Mon., 7 p.m.; Stations of the Cross and Benediction: Mon. in Lent, 7 p.m.
School: St. Augustine School, 635 Mount Pleasant Ave., 401- 831-1213, Fax 831-4256; E-mail: office@staugustinesri.com; Principal: Mr. Andrew J. Brassard; Grades: PreK-8; Enrollment: 270; Web: http://www.staugustinesri.com
 

(Legal Title: St. Barnabas Church Corporation, Portsmouth) Established Aug. 27, 1963
Pastor: Rev. Peter J. Andrews
Deacon Assistant: Deacon John J.B. Silvia
Business Manager: Mary Lou Proulx
Faith Formation: Coordinator, Marcia Blackburn,401- 683-3147
 

(Legal Title: St. Bartholomew’s Church Corporation) (Italian) Established 1907
Pastor: Rev. Vilmar Orsolin, CS
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Joseph Pranzo, C.S.
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Jesus Salinas Hernandes, CS
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Robert L. Gallo 
Special Devotions: Novena and Benediction, Tues., 7 p.m.; First Fri.: Mass, 7:30 a.m.; Rosary is recited 25 minutes before the start of the weekend Masses
Religious Education: Director: Mrs. Rosanna Grillo, 401- 419-4242

 

Legal Title: Church of St. Basil the Great, Lincoln) (Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Newton) Established 1907
Pastor: Rt. Rev. Exarch Joseph S. Haggar, JCL
Assistant: Rev. Archdeacon George Yany
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Edmond B. Raheb
Special Devotions: First Fri. Liturgies: 1 p.m
 

(Legal Title: St. Benedict’s Church, Conimicut) Established Oct. 1, 1914
Office Hours - Wednesday and Friday from 8am-2pm (parish office is located at rear of church)
Administrator: Rev. Robert L. Marciano KHS
Pastor Emeritus : Rev. Roland L. Simoneau
Holy Day Masses: to be held at St. Kevin Church
Hall Rental Information - 401-737-9492 Wed and Friday from 8am-2pm
SPRED-Special Religious Education- Marie Wilson  401-829-5042
Office of Religious Education - located at St. Kevin Church,  ccddirector@saintkevinri.org, confirmationdirector@saintkevin.org. Please contact by email only.
*As of July 1, 2017: St. Benedict's is yoked with St. Kevin Parish, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick.*

(Legal Title: St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church of Wickford, RI) Established 1874
Pastor: Rev. John E. Unsworth
Special Devotions: Daily Rosary after 8 a.m. Mass
Religious Education: Director for Elementary Grades, Mrs. Dawn Masterson;  Director for Confirmation and Youth Ministry, Mrs. Christina Pichette, Program Coordinator, Mrs. Deborah Fortin; Tel:  295-0387; E-mail:  sbc.reled@verizon.net 
Holy Day Masses: 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
 

(Legal Title. St. Brendan’s Church) Established 1909
Pastor: Rev. John C. Codega
Pastoral Assistant: Craig Cooley
Life Long Faith Formation (Religious Education): 55 Turner Ave., 401.433.2680, Coordinator: Tammy Primmer
Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen at St. Brendan’s: 401.433.0045
 

(Legal Title: St. Brigid’s Church of Johnston) Established 1915

St. Brigid Church, Johnston, closed July 1, 2019. All sacramental records and inquires referred to St. Rocco Parish, Johnston, 927 Atwood Avenue, Johnston, RI  02919-6240, P: 401-942-5203, F: 401-464-6422, E: churchofstrocco@gmail.com.

(Legal Title: St. Casimir’s Church, Providence, RI) (Lithuanian) Established November 1919.

Closed July 1, 2017.

Building demolished for low-income housing.

Please direct inquiries to 401.278.4500.

(Legal Title: St. Catherine’s Roman Catholic Church of Warwick, RI) Established 1916
Pastor: Rev. Pierre J. Plante
Deacon Assistant: Deacon John F. Baker
Religious Education: Please register for program at SS. Rose and Clement Parish, 739-0212
 

See listing for St. John Paul II Church, Pawtucket

Elementary School: St. Cecilia School, 755 Central Avenue, pawtucket, RI 02861, T: 723.9463; F: 722.1444; W: scsri.org; grades: preschool-8

St. Cecilia Residence: Sisters of the Holy Union of the Sacred Hearts, 760 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861; T: 722.5455; F: 722.1444

(Legal Title: St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, Providence, RI) (French) Established 1874
Pastor: Rev. Jaime A. Garcia
Pastoral Assistant: Deacon Jose Rico
Deacon Assistants: Deacon Joseph Braga and Deacon Jose Rico
Special Devotions: Healing Mass (Spanish) last Tues. of every month, 7 p.m.; last Thurs of every month, 7 p.m. (English); Prayer Meeting: Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Spanish Prayer Meeting: Tues., 7:30 p.m.; Youth Meeting (Hispanic): Fri., 7:30 p.m.
 

(Legal Title: St. Charles Borromeo’s Church, Woonsocket, RI) -  Established 1846, 8 Daniels St. Woonsocket, RI 02895
Administrator pro tem: Rev. Joseph R. Upton
Pastor Emeritus:  Rev . Gerald F. Finnegan, SJ
In Residence: Rev. Joseph J. Bruce
Rectory Office: at All Saints Rectory 323 Rathbun Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Holy Day Masses: As announced
No Fax 
Religious Education Program - now combined with All Saints Program, Pauline Leclerc, Tel. Tel: 762-1100.

*On 12.18.19 the Diocese of Providence announced that Bishop Thomas J. Tobin has revoked (rescinded) his decree for the relegation (permanent closing) of the church building. This comes after the written request of December 2 from Father Joseph Upton, Administrator of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, as well as Bishop Tobin’s additional consultations with the Council of Priests and College of Consultors on December 4. The church building was set to close permanently as of January 13, 2020.  

At the same time, Bishop Tobin has also approved Father Upton’s December 2 written request for St. Charles Borromeo church building to be closed for an indefinite period beginning on January 13, 2020.  

The decree for the suppression of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, however, remains in effect for January 13, 2020. 

Bishop Tobin intends to create a special task force to begin a comprehensive study and work with the various parties involved to discuss the future of the church building.*  


*On 11.18.19 it was announced that St. Charles Borromeo, Woonsocket, is set to close early 2020; final Masses will be celebrated on the weekend of January 11/12, 2020. All sacramental records of St. Charles Borromeo will remain at their current location, the rectory office of All Saints Parish, 323 Rathbun St., Woonsocket.*

(Legal Title: Saint Christopher’s Church of Tiverton) Established 1925
Pastor: Rev. Przemyslaw Lepak
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Timothy P. Flanigan
Special Devotions: 
- Divine Mercy Chaplet on Tues., 3 p.m.
- Morning Prayer, Thurs., 7:45 a.m.
- First Friday Mass, 9:30 a.m. at Brookdale Nursing Home
- Adoration every first Thurs. of the month except during the Seasons of Advent and Lent, 6-7 p.m.
- Weekly Adoration with Reconciliation on Thurs., Season of Lent, 6-7 p.m.
- Weekly Stations of the Cross on Fri., Season of Lent, 6 p.m.
Outreach Ministry Serving Tiverton:  Mrs. Cynthia Wesling, 624-8746
Religious Education: Director, Dawn Grinnell , 401- 624-8746
Outreach Ministry Serving Tiverton: Mrs. Cynthia Wesling, 624-8746

(Legal Title: St. Clare’s Church Corporation, Misquamicut) Established 1946
Pastor: Rev. Peter J. D’Ambrosia
Deacon Assistants: Deacon Stephen R. Cote, Deacon John M. McGregor and Deacon W. Carl LaFleur (Retired)
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Kenneth J. Suibielski
Religious Education: Director: TBD; Elementary Coordinator: Claudia Luszcz; Middle School Coordinator, Juliette Rice ; Confirmation Program: TBD, 401- 348-8765
 

Legal Title: The Church of St. Joseph Geneva, RI) Established 1874, 997 Branch Ave. 
Pastor: Very Rev. Edward S. Cardente
Assistant Pastor: Rev. Nolasco Tamayo
Deacon Assistant: Deacon Jose Fajardo
Evangelization Coordinator: Francis Guevara  401-415-5232
Rectory: 10 Caxton St., Providence, RI 02904-1008
Holy Day Mass: As announced
Religious Education:
-Spanish: Jose Flores, Tel: 266-5007
-English: Maryann Pallotta, Tel: 353-5215

 

(Legal Title: St. Edward’s Church of Pawtucket) Established April 7, 1904. 

In 2014 St. Edward parish closed and became a Mission Church of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, 103 Pine St., Pawtucket, RI,  401.722.5425. Please refer to the listing for  St. Mary of the Immaculate ConceptionI for information.*

(Portuguese) Established April 14, 1913
Pastor: Rev. Marinaldo Aparecido Batista, CSP 
Email:  pastor@saintelizabethchurch.net
Special Devotions:
-First Friday Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 12-4 P.M; Confession 1:00-2:30 p.m., 3:00pm an hour of prayers & Benediction
Faith Formation, Family Catechesis & Youth Ministry: Director: Aurendina Veiga, 401- 253-3501; email: dccdbristol@gmail.com
 

(Legal Title: St. Eugene’s Church Corporation, Chepachet) Established September 11, 1956
Pastor: Rev. Stephen J. Dandeneau,
Religious Education: Michael Gardiner, DRE 2, gr. 6-10 SE, Grades K-10, 401- 568-5102