About St. Catherine of Siena · Little Compton, Rhode Island
St. Catherine of Siena Parish is a Catholic parish in Little Compton, Rhode Island, under the Diocese of Providence. The parish is pastored by Reverend Stephan A. Silipigni and also operates St. Madeleine Sophie Chapel in nearby Tiverton. In addition to a Sunday Mass schedule at two locations, the parish offers daily Mass Monday through Friday and serves the surrounding coastal communities through faith formation, music ministry, and the sacraments.
- Established
- 1930
- Patron
- St. Catherine of Siena
- Rector
- Reverend Stephan A. Silipigni
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
Why belong here
St. Catherine of Siena offers the full rhythm of Catholic life in a small-town setting: weekend Masses in both Little Compton and Tiverton, a daily Monday–Friday Mass, Saturday confessions, and preparation for the sacraments of baptism, marriage, and Mass intentions. A dedicated staff supports religious education, music, and parish administration, making it a welcoming community for year-round residents and seasonal visitors along the Rhode Island coast.
Mass times at St. Catherine of Siena
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
About St. Catherine of Siena Parish
St. Catherine of Siena Parish is a Catholic parish in Little Compton, Rhode Island, within the Diocese of Providence. It is pastored by Reverend Stephan A. Silipigni and also serves the surrounding area through St. Madeleine Sophie Chapel in Tiverton. The parish provides weekend and daily Mass, the sacraments, religious education, and music ministry, welcoming both year-round and seasonal members of the local community.
- Pastored by Rev. Stephan A. Silipigni
- Second worship site: St. Madeleine Sophie Chapel, Tiverton
Holy Week Schedule
The parish publishes a separate Holy Week and Easter schedule each year, including Mass of the Lord's Supper, Stations of the Cross, the Passion of the Lord, the Easter Vigil, and Easter Sunday Masses. The Little Compton church hosts 5:00 pm Saturday and 8:00 am & 10:00 am Sunday Masses on Palm Sunday, while the Tiverton chapel hosts 4:00 pm Saturday and 9:00 am Sunday.
- Holy Thursday — Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 pm
- Good Friday — Stations of the Cross 3:00 pm
- Good Friday — Passion of the Lord 7:00 pm
- Holy Saturday — The Great Easter Vigil 7:00 pm
- Easter Sunday — 8:00 am & 10:00 am
Sacraments
The parish prepares the faithful for and celebrates the major sacraments. Baptisms are generally scheduled on Saturdays at 1:00 pm or after the 8:00 am Sunday Mass, and families should call the Pastor to register. Weddings require contacting the Pastor at least one year in advance. Confessions are heard every Saturday from 4:00 pm to 4:30 pm in the church, and Mass intentions can be booked through the parish office.
- Baptisms — Saturdays 1:00 pm or Sundays after 8:00 am Mass
- Confessions — Saturdays 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Weddings — contact the Pastor at least one year in advance
- Mass Intentions — call the parish office
Parish Staff
The parish is served by a pastor, pastoral and administrative assistants, a director of religious education, a director of music, custodians, and parish trustees and auditors. The team supports the parish's sacramental, educational, and liturgical life.
- Pastor — Rev. Stephan A. Silipigni
- Pastoral Assistant — Mrs. Mary Hurley
- Administrative Assistant — Mrs. Becky Nichols ([email protected])
- Director of Religious Education — Mrs. Karen Lambert ([email protected])
- Director of Music — Mr. Ed Viveiros Jr. ([email protected])
- Custodians — Mr. Richard Souza and Mrs. Carol Albert
- Parish Trustees — Dr. Joseph Hagan and Mrs. Patricia McCarthy
- Parish Auditors — Mr. Michael J. Harrigan, ESQ and Mrs. Susan Perron
Contact
Parishioners and visitors can reach the parish office by phone, email, or in person. The office is located at 74 Simmons Road, Little Compton, RI 02837, and the main parish number is (401) 635-4420.
- Address: 74 Simmons Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837
- Phone: +1 (401) 635-4420
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: http://saintcatherinesiena.com