St. Francis Xavier
Address
81 North Carpenter Street
East Providence, RI 02914
Phone
(401) 434-1878Website
saintfrancisxavierchurch.comAbout St. Francis Xavier
Saint Francis Xavier in East Providence, Rhode Island is the spiritual home of a vibrant Portuguese Catholic community within the Diocese of Providence, celebrating Sunday Masses in both Portuguese and English and observing the annual Feast of Saint Francis Xavier — marking its 50th anniversary in 2025. The Irmandade de São Pedro fraternal society, bilingual confession and prayer groups, and Friday Adoration reflect the parish's deep-rooted Lusophone heritage and active sacramental life.
St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic parish in East Providence, Rhode Island, part of the Diocese of Providence. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 9:30 AM and 11:45 AM. Confession is available on Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
Youth Ministry
Youth Group
Youth Group “Let no one look down on you because of your youth… …but be a continuing example of love, faith, and purity to believers” (1 Timothy 4). The Youth Group at St. Francis helps form our young
Prayer Groups
Prayer Group
Schedule: Wednesday, 6 PM
Charismatic Prayer Group Meeting time: The Charismatic Prayer Group meets every Wednesday evening at 6pm in the church. We meet in prayer and praise to seek the intercession of the Lord as we proclaim
Choir & Music Ministry
Choir
Music Ministry St. Francis Xavier Adult Choir The parish has had decades of fine choral singing, and the present day is no exception. The choir performs SATB music from the vast treasury of classical,
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Francis Xavier? ▼
St. Francis Xavier Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:45 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Francis Xavier? ▼
St. Francis Xavier confession times: Saturday 3 PM - 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier? ▼
Yes, St. Francis Xavier celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Francis Xavier have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Francis Xavier offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 6 PM, 12:05 PM.
Where is St. Francis Xavier located? ▼
St. Francis Xavier is located at 81 North Carpenter Street, East Providence, RI 02914. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Francis Xavier have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Francis Xavier offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 11 AM - 12 PM, 12:30 PM - 6 PM, 5 PM - 6 PM.
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