We invite you to grow closer to Jesus through the Jesus and the Eucharist study that will be featured in our Men Of St. Joseph and Women's faith sharing groups over the coming weeks. Each session is full of rich theological content, powerful testimonies, and unique and timely messages from individual bishops across the country. This is a great opportunity to dive more deeply into the richness of our Eucharistic faith. We will start the Week of January 19, 2026.
Men Of St. Joseph - Mondays @ 6:30PM Lower Level Church
Women's Group - Wednesdays @ 10:30AM Fr. Greenan Library
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a Special Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, marking 800 years since the saint’s death and inviting the whole Church into a renewed season of grace, peace, and spiritual renewal. Beginning January 10 and extending through January 2027, this Franciscan Jubilee calls every Christian to follow the example of the Poverello, the “Little Poor One”, by becoming witnesses of peace, charity, and holiness of life. During this time, the faithful may receive a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions, including pilgrimage to a Franciscan church or a site dedicated to St. Francis. In announcing the jubilee, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that St. Francis’ message is especially urgent in a world marked by division, conflict, and environmental harm. True peace, the Holy Father reminds us, unites peace with God, peace among peoples, and peace with all of creation.
May this Jubilee Year inspire hearts to deeper conversion, renewed hope, and a lasting commitment to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis.
The Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, commemorate Jesus's passion and death on the cross. Stations of the Cross will be held every Fridays at 7:00pm beginning February 20 through March 27.
Join us on Monday evening, March 23rd, at 6:30pm for our Lenten mission. Sister Mary Amata Mueller, O.P. will be leading our Mission. The topic is Make Of My Heart A Place Of Jubilee ~ Finishing Lent Well To Fully Live The Easter Season Click here to for more detailed information
The 2026 Catholic Charity Appeal is underway! Because of generous people like you, the Catholic Charity Appeal is able to support numerous ministries and programs of the Diocese of Providence, providing social, educational and spiritual support to thousands of Rhode Islanders each year. Your gift makes a real impact!
Our parish goal is $109,825 contributing to an overall diocesan goal of $7.7 million. Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the Catholic Charity Appeal. Your
generosity has a real and lasting impact on lives every day. Transform faith into action today: visit Catholic Charity Appeal to make your gift
Msgr. John Halloran will lead us this evening as we prepare to receive this great healing sacrament. Additional priests will be available. Come experience the Sacrament of Reconciliation!
Jonnycake Center’s Vacation Breakfast and Lunch Program benefits children who participate in nutrition assistance programs at school. The foods being requested are: Whole Grain Cereal, Whole Grain Snacks, Crackers, Popcorn, Trail Mix, Granola Bars, and Protein Bars. Your donations may be placed in the baskets located at St. Francis Church or St. Romuald Chapel. Cash Donations marked “Food Drive” may be placed in the offertory basket. Our St. Francis Family has always answered the call when asked to help others less fortunate in our community. Thank you for your continued generosity!
With this Mass, celebrated in the evening of the Thursday of Holy Week, the Church begins the sacred Easter Triduum and devotes herself to the remembrance of the Last Supper. This Mass is the memorial of the institution of the Eucharist and the institution of the priesthood, by which Christ's mission and sacrifice are perpetuated in the world. In addition, this Mass is the memorial of that love by which the Lord loved us even to death. Eucharistic Adoration will continue until 11PM.
On Good Friday, the entire Church fixes her gaze on the Cross at Calvary. Good Friday is the day that Jesus died for our sins. Each member of the Church tries to understand at what cost Christ has won our redemption. In the solemn ceremonies of Good Friday, in the veneration of the Cross, in the reading of the Passion, and in receiving the pre-consecrated Host, we unite ourselves to our Savior, and we contemplate our own death to sin in the Death of our Lord.
