Trivia question: When she remarried, she was Jacqueline Onassis. But before she married JFK, what…read morewas her maiden name? JFK and Jackie were married here on September 12, 1953. This Gothic Revival church is Rhode Island's oldest Catholic parish as it was founded in 1828. The ceremony was officiated by Archbishop Richard Cushing of Boston, with a special blessing read from Pope Pius XII. It was built between 1848 and 1852, the church reflects both the aspirations of Newport's growing Catholic community and the stylistic preferences of the era. The building's exterior is defined by its massive, rough-cut brownstone walls, which give it a sense of permanence and gravity. A steeply pitched roof and soaring steeple rise above Spring Street, creating a vertical emphasis typical of Gothic design. The sculptural entrance, with its pointed arch and recessed doorway, reaches out to the street in a gesture both welcoming and monumental. [Review 1079 of 2025 - 85 in Rhode Island - 24633 overall] Answer: Bouvier.

This was one of the tour stops that we saw while we were in Newport, RI…read more This church is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was established as the first Roman Catholic Parish in Rhode Island. Another fun fact, the most famous wedding here? When Jackie married Kennedy who later became the 35th President. When they attended mass, they always sat in pew # 10. There's a little plaque there! A definite must see especially if you are a fan of the Kennedy's.

Jane Hentz Feb. 18, 2026…read more The minute I walked into this church back in 2017, I knew I was home. The congreation and the Pastor have displayed many examples of strength, support and resilience. I've heard it said that the strength of a church is shown in its people and how the spirit of God is present in everything they do. We have been blessed to have Pastor Mike inspire us with his music, his leadership and devotion to his congregation. Please stop in and experience a real example of an inspired and giving group of God's children.

Love this church. It is a very welcoming church. In the summer, the 10 am service is outside in…read moretheir beautiful outdoor chapel. Pastor Mike is a musician and writes a new song just about every week that explains the gospel. Music is lively, fun. People hang around for coffee, pastries, and conversation after the service.

Walked by this church dozens of times but have never stopped in. Doors are open 9-3. Lots of…read morehistory in this church. Loved the individual pews and the stained glass windows. There are pamphlets when you walk in that give you information as you take a "self guided" tour.

We visited early on weekday and were unable to enter, but the church with its imposing steeple is…read moresituated in a beautiful location on a hill in Queen Anne Square. I dare you walk to walk past without taking a photo or three.

For liturgists and linguists this church is in a league of its own. It is the only church that…read morestill uses Old Slavonic in its liturgy. St. John's is witness to the Ukrainian immigrants who came to Fall River to find a better life in their new country.

Warning, false leadership, stay away after phone pastor removed elders should have left as well ,…read moreknew of deception or should have

Solid church with great bible teaching and outreach-oriented, tight-knit community. Church has been…read morearound for 40 years, starting as a home bible study. Through the commitment of several faithful church leaders and consistent community, GGC has grown to a staff of pastors and admin who accurately and simply teach the Bible as well as effectively care for the people they serve. Highly recommend. Many opportunities to serve and find encouragement, hope and friendship here.

I visited St. Lucy Catholic Parish in Middletown, RI not for services, but as part of an RV…read morehospitality program that allows overnight parking on their grounds. The experience was quiet, peaceful, and deeply appreciated. The lot is tucked behind the church, offering a sense of privacy and calm which was ideal for a restful stopover. Though I didn't attend services, the grounds themselves invite reflection. If you're inclined, take a short walk to view the 12 Stations of the Cross nestled nearby. It's a serene path, thoughtfully laid out, and worth a moment of pause whether you're religious or simply curious about devotional art and architecture. This kind of community generosity- welcoming travelers with grace and minimal fuss - deserves recognition. St. Lucy's offers more than a parking spot; it offers a gentle reminder of hospitality rooted in faith. [Review 1086 of 2025 - 89 in Rhode Island - 24640 overall]

Great to find an authentic Catholic church. Warm, welcoming community, great spirit filled…read moreliturgies. (sounds system can use some work - but that's not a bog deal). My family passes four other churches to be fed here on Sundays!

Yesterday, I visited Saint Anne's for the first time in my life after hearing many comments over…read morethe years about its beauty and importance, especially for the immigrant French-Canadians of the past. I came to visit Saint Anne's at this time because I knew the Church had been closed since November of 2018 because of falling debris from the deteriorating ceiling and the danger this presented to parishioners and others. When we arrived on Wednesday afternoon, July 31, 2019, the Church doors were all shuttered. We were about to abandon hope of a visit when a kind Sister of Saint Dorothy led us to one ground floor door that was open and allowed us to enter the shrine area in the crypt of the Church. There we met a woman who serves as a volunteer and a genial elderly parishioner who agreed to show us around the shrine. He spoke with poignant regret about the gradual decline of the parish and the Church building itself. In an earlier day, the Church was staffed by Dominican Friars from Canada. There was Saint Anne's Hospital across the way, staffed by Dominican nuns, an elementary school and a high school called Dominican academy. This solid city block of fortress-like faith expressed in granite, marble, stained-glass must have seemed eternal. Yet the late decades of the 20th century brought waves of descendants of immigrants to new levels of prosperity. These more prosperous children and grandchildren of immigrants moved up and out of the working-class neighborhood to the suburbs and to other parts of the country. The religious observances as he described them were grand, faith-filled affairs celebrated in a church filled beyond capacity to overflowing. We really hoped to visit the upper Church but that was not allowed and there was no one around who could open the way for us. Suddenly, Richie Costa appeared brandishing a full ring of keys. He was clearly delighted to fulfill our wish and to show off his beloved Church. The last wedding celebrated in Saint Anne's was his. With pride, he presented the expansive interior of the Church that immediately captures one's attention and compels the gaze heavenward. There the marble columns are topped on the clerestory level by saints, popes, and apostles on both sides of the nave. The stained-glass windows burnish the sunlight of late afternoon with a rich medley of color. I could go on and on about the majestic beauty of the nave, the marble sanctuary, the frescoes peeling off the high walls. But there is a sadness about a once-powerful testimony of faith in stone and glass now in danger of collapsing into rubble. Has faith disappeared from our families and neighborhoods? Is this why abortions, suicides, and opioid addiction abound while marriage and family life are on the decline. this seems too much like today's Gospel in which the Lord can work no mighty deeds in our midst because of the lack of faith? I hope not. I hope somehow new waves of faith-filled immigrants might arrive and fall in love with Saint Anne's beauty, restore its former glory and fill its nave with sweet hymns of glory to God. I pray for that. The beauty of the faith attracts us because it hints at the beauty of God Himself. Saint Anne, grandmother of the Savior, pray for us!

A wonderful sanctuary in the heart of Fall River. The shrine is in the basement and features…read moreseveral chapels and a lovely one dedicated to St. Anne. If you look to the right of her statue, you can see the collection of crutches that belong to people who have been healed through the intercession of Good Anne. In front of the statue is a stone from her home in Jerusalem. For more information and the Mass schedule, refer to the website....http://www.stanneshrine.com/

This is a very active church in the Smith Hill area. It's an Armenian Church, so many of the…read moreeducational events and social events are Armenian based, but they do have many events open to the community and the public throughout the year, like bazaars and festivals. Every time I've been, the people at the church are very welcoming and very helpful. Some history on this church...The history of Saints Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church began with the founding of a different church in a different building. This was the Eighth Baptist Church of Providence, founded in 1847 and originally located at the corner of Davis and Common Streets. In 1857 the original building was relocated to Jefferson Street because there was more room there to expand the structure. Even the expanded building soon proved too small for the congregation. A new edifice was built on the same spot between 1868 and 1869. This is the church that today is Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Church.

The one with the blue cross is where you will find paklava with a P, grape leaves that are…read morehand-rolled and filled with a scratch-made rice and spice blend, and where all that love ends with an IAN (or YAN). Today, 9 November 2014, marked the conclusion of Saints Sahag & Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church's Annual Food Festival & Bazaar. Last year I enjoyed my sweet Armo treats two tables over from Mayor Taveras and Rep. Langevin, as they devoured their pilaf and kofta platters. This year, as is the norm, the facility was jam-packed with lovely, rounded faces, while the red, blue and orange novelties aplenty were being hawked. I managed to spend a mere $21 on 14 perfectly golden, triangular pieces of layered phyllo, crushed nuts and succulent syrup. Compare that to the Greek bazaar in Cranston charging nearly twice that, per piece - and rumor has it the Grecos didn't even make their own grape leaves this year. Outsourced dolma, never at the hands of the sons and daughters of Aram. Next week, St Varts' Bazaar at Rhodes, promises to have an equal amount of Hagops and Grigors, ready to show us, honorary Armenians throughout the diaspora, lots of love.