- Established April 8, 1828. Oldest Catholic Parish in Rhode Island -

 

 - Present Church - Work began August 7, 1848 -

 

 - Dedicated on July 25, 1852 -

 

 - Consecrated on August 15, 1884 -

 

 - Architect - Patrick C. Keeley of Brooklyn -

 

 - Designated a National Historic Shrine on November 24, 1968 -

 

- Pastor - Rev. George B. McCarthy -

St. Mary's Church - Newport, RI

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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