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.
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Join us for the Stations of the Cross every Wednesday during Lent at 12:30pm beginning February 25 through April 1. All are welcome! 
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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 
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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! |
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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. |
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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. 
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All ages are invited! Rain or Shine! Bring your own basket or we will provide you with a bag to gather the eggs. See you there!! 
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Vigil Mass of the Lord's Resurrection at 7:30pm |
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A fun parish event with prizes awarded daily throughout the month of May! Tickets are: $10 each, 6 for $50 or 12 for $100 and will be sold after Mass on April 11/12, April 18/19, April 25/26. Proceeds to help fund the Father Greenan Hall/Kitchen Renovation Project. Drawings: Monday thru Saturday $50 winners; Sunday $100; winner and May 31st a $500 winner. |
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The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at 2pm. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy will be prayed at 2:50pm. (materials will be provided). The afternoon concludes with the Celebration of Mass at 3pm, the hour of mercy, celebrated by Fr. Ranallo assisted by Deacon Dowd. Confessions will be offered from 2-2:50pm. Refreshments will be served following this service. |
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The Kitchen of Hope is fully operational and first dinners have been served!!! For all your support and patience, you are cordially invited to an Open House on Saturday, |
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May is the month of Mary. The rosary will be recited at 5:30pm Monday through Friday at St. Romuald Chapel. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary will also be recited at the closing |