About St. Barnabas · Portsmouth, Rhode Island
St. Barnabas Parish in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, is a Roman Catholic community dedicated to making Jesus Christ central to everyday life through worship, education, outreach, and evangelization. The parish offers multiple Masses each day, including weekend and weekday services, and encourages participation in devotions like the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet. It supports a wide range of ministries for all ages, from youth programs to adult enrichment, and welcomes visitors and new members with open arms. The parish is rooted in tradition and committed to serving the local community through faith-based service and spiritual formation.
- Established
- 1963
- Patron
- St. Barnabas
Why belong here
Join St. Barnabas to experience vibrant worship, lifelong faith formation, and active community service. Whether you’re seeking spiritual growth, family involvement, or outreach opportunities, the parish offers ministries for all ages — from youth programs and Bible study to adult enrichment and sacramental preparation. You’ll find a welcoming, Christ-centered community committed to living out the Gospel through prayer, service, and fellowship.
Mass times at St. Barnabas
Weekly Mass schedule
Adoration times
- daily
History
St. Barnabas Parish was established in the division of St. Anthony’s Parish, comprising the southern portion of the original parish, and was formally founded on August 28, 1963. The parish operated until December 19, 1965, after which it was merged or restructured — though the website text cuts off before completion of the history. The site does not provide further details on its current status or subsequent developments.
Ministries
- Altar Server
- Barnabas Quilters
- Festival Committee
- Legion of Mary
- Prayer Line
- Prayer Shawls
- Respect Life Ministry
- Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet Devotional Ministry
- St. Barnabas Career Ministry
- St. Barnabas Giving Help & Hope Committee
- Sons of Encouragement
- Sunshine Club Card Ministry
Faith Formation
The parish offers structured programs for children (PreK–6), Confirmation preparation, and adult enrichment. It also provides O.C.I.A. (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) and Vacation Bible School for families. Faith formation is integrated with sacramental preparation and ongoing spiritual growth.
Liturgical Ministries
Eucharistic Adoration is offered daily in the chapel. The parish also has Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ushers, and a Liturgy Committee. The Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet are prayed before and after daily Mass, respectively, and are open to all.