St. Joseph
About St. Joseph
A bilingual English and Spanish parish on Newport's Broadway, St. Joseph serves the Diocese of Providence through a stewardship-focused mission it describes as "a light on Newport's Broadway." The parish runs a St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen and food pantry, offers stained-glass-adorned worship, and welcomes both English speakers at its 7 AM and 10:30 AM Sunday Masses and Newport's Hispanic community at a 6:30 PM Spanish Sunday Mass.
St. Joseph is a Roman Catholic parish in Newport, Rhode Island, part of the Diocese of Providence. The parish offers Mass 6 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM. Confession is available on Thursday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Thursday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Thursday
Eucharistic Adoration
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA
AdultsSchedule: seasonal
Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments.
RCIA / OCIA
Schedule: Sunday, 5:15 PM
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Schedule: Sunday, 5:15 PM
Youth Ministry
Youth Group
teensSchedule: Thursday, 6 PM–8 PM, weekly
Starting May 14
Youth Group
Schedule: Thursday, 8 PM
Rosary Groups
Rosary (Spanish)
All agesSchedule: Tuesday, 7 PM, weekly
Choir & Music Ministry
Music Ministry
AdultsSchedule: Sunday, weekly
Join together in song, under the talented direction of Music director, Denis Tetreault.
Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings before Mass. Sing at 10:30am Sunday Mass.
Other Ministries
Parish Pastoral Council
AdultsThe PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Joseph Parish.
Altar Server
ChildrenBoys and girls from grade 3 and above who would like to assist the priest at the liturgy.
Contact Fr. Hiep after Mass.
St. Vincent de Paul
AdultsServing the People of God. Emergency Food Pantry or Financial Assistance.
Baptism Preparation
AdultsShould you be interested in helping with the preparation of parents for baptism.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Joseph? ▼
St. Joseph Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 10:30 AM, 6:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Thursday, Monday.
When is confession at St. Joseph? ▼
St. Joseph confession times: Thursday 11 AM - 12 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Joseph? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:15 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Where is St. Joseph located? ▼
St. Joseph is located at 5 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI 02840. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Joseph have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Joseph offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Thursday 11 AM - 12 PM.