About Holy Apostles · Cranston, Rhode Island
Holy Apostles Parish in Cranston, Rhode Island, was established in 1991 as the first new parish in the Diocese of Providence in over two decades, responding to the growing Catholic community in western Cranston. Founded with nearly 300 families, it began in a warehouse before moving to its current church in 1994. The parish is known for its vibrant ministries, including youth programs, religious education, and active community outreach. It serves a diverse congregation with Masses in English and features a strong emphasis on faith formation and service.
- Established
- 1991
- Patron
- St. James the Apostle
- Rector
- Rev. William Ledoux
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
Why belong here
Join a parish that values community, faith formation, and service. Active ministries include youth programs, religious education, music, and outreach. The parish offers a welcoming environment for families, with opportunities to grow spiritually and serve others through its many programs and events.
Mass times at Holy Apostles
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday: 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
History
The parish was established in 1991 as the first new parish in the Diocese of Providence in over 20 years, responding to the growing Catholic community in western Cranston. It began in a warehouse before moving to its current church in 1994. The parish was named 'Holy Apostles' after a parishioner vote, chosen on the feast of St. James the Apostle.
Ministries
The parish offers a wide range of ministries including youth programs, religious education, music, and outreach. The parish also hosts events such as the Annual Dinner Dance and the Twenty-Week Club.
- Youth Ministries
- Religious Education
- Music Ministry
- Adult Choir
- Food Drive
- Annual Dinner Dance
- Twenty-Week Club
Sacraments
The parish offers all seven sacraments, including Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Funeral Mass. The parish has a strong emphasis on sacramental preparation and catechesis.
- Baptism
- First Communion
- Confirmation
- Marriage
- Anointing of the Sick
- Funeral Mass
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Francis O’Hara1991
First pastor
- Rev. Richard Sheahan1992-1994
Pastor during construction and early years