St. Mary Roman Catholic Church : Newport

About this church

St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Newport, Rhode Island, is a Catholic parish at 12 William Street that describes itself as the first Roman Catholic parish in the state, established in 1828. Weekend Masses at St. Mary are held Saturday at 5:15 p.m. and Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The same pastor serves nearby St. Augustin Church, which hosts additional weekend Masses on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Weekday Mass is offered Monday through Wednesday, with no daily Mass on Thursday or Friday, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation follows the Wednesday morning Mass at St. Mary. Weekday Mass times differ between pages of the parish website, so confirm with the parish office.

The church is open for prayer and visitation Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and the parish office keeps the same hours. Parish ministries include lectors, ushers, Eucharistic ministers, altar servers for children who have received First Holy Communion, a ministry that visits parishioners at home or in nursing facilities, a Respect Life Committee, and a parish choir that sings at the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass and rehearses on Thursday evenings in the parish center. Visitors are not expected to give to the offering, and dress ranges from casual summer clothes to Sunday best.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Mass times, hours, parish history · Parish ministries and choir · Visitor FAQ: dress and offering · Office hours and address

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