About St. Jude · Lincoln, Rhode Island
St. Jude Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Lincoln, Rhode Island, belonging to the Diocese of Providence. The parish was established in 1946 and its modern-style church building on Front Street was constructed in 1966 and dedicated in 1967 under the pastorship of Father Frederick Halloran. Today it is served by a Dominican pastor, Rev. Brendan Murphy, O.P., along with a deacon, a Religious Sister of Mercy, and a team of lay staff and music directors. The parish gathers the faithful of northern Rhode Island for daily and Sunday Mass, faith formation for children, Confirmation preparation, and outreach to the homebound.
- Established
- 1946
- Patron
- St. Jude the Apostle (also called Thaddeus)
- Rector
- Rev. Brendan Murphy, O.P.
- Diocese
- Diocese of Providence
Why belong here
St. Jude is a warm, mid-sized Lincoln parish that combines traditional Catholic liturgy with a small, personal community. Daily Mass is offered every weekday morning, with a Saturday Vigil and two Sunday Masses, plus the regular Saturday sacrament of Reconciliation. Families with children will find a Faith Formation program for Grades 1–8, a two-year Confirmation track, and Little People's Church for ages 2–4 during the 10 AM Sunday Mass. The homebound and sick are visited by Sister Mary Higgins, R.S.M., and the parish welcomes anyone seeking the sacraments of Baptism, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, or sponsor certificates by simply calling the rectory.
Mass times at St. Jude
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM in the Reconciliation Room
- By appointment with Fr. Brendan Murphy, O.P.
Parish Staff & Clergy
St. Jude is served by a small but committed team: a Dominican pastor, a permanent deacon, a Religious Sister of Mercy who handles pastoral care, a parish secretary, and lay coordinators for faith formation and music. A Pastor Emeritus continues to be listed in the bulletin, reflecting the parish's care for its clergy family.
- Pastor: Rev. Brendan Murphy, O.P. ([email protected])
- Deacon: Rev. Mr. L.J. 'Bud' Remillard Jr. ([email protected])
- Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Bernard C. Lavin
- Pastoral Care: Sister Mary Higgins, R.S.M.
- Parish Secretary: Pat Campellone ([email protected])
- Trustees: Donald McCourt and Gary Stott
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Children's faith formation is a central part of parish life at St. Jude. The program serves children from Grades 1 through 8, with a separate two-year Confirmation track for older youth. The youngest members of the parish are welcomed into Little People's Church during Sunday Mass.
- Religious Coordinator, Grades 1–8: Michele Brunelle ([email protected])
- Confirmation 1 & 2: Charlie Bishop ([email protected])
- Little People's Church for ages 2, 3, and 4 — Sundays during the 10:00 AM Mass, in the Library at the front of the church (Biblical story, music, and a small craft during the Liturgy of the Word)
- Altar server training offered to children who have made First Communion (contact Michele Brunelle or the parish office)
Music & Liturgy
Music is led by a director and a small team of professional musicians, supporting the parish's daily Masses, weekend liturgies, and the Confirmation program.
- Music Director: Mr. John Pare
- Dr. Lynne Burke
- Dr. Mary Ellen Kregler
Sacraments
St. Jude celebrates all the usual sacraments, with advance notice and preparation as appropriate. Deacon Bud Remillard coordinates Baptisms, Fr. Murphy handles Marriages and Sponsor Certificates, and the homebound and sick are reached by Sister Mary.
- Baptism — by appointment; notify Deacon Bud well in advance; preparation class required
- Marriage — arranged at least 6 months in advance; call Fr. Murphy
- Anointing of the Sick — call the parish office to arrange
- Reconciliation — Saturdays 3:00–3:45 PM or by appointment
- Sponsor Certificates — by appointment with Fr. Murphy
Pastoral Care & Outreach
Pastoral Care is entrusted to Sister Mary Higgins, R.S.M., of the Sisters of Mercy, who visits and ministers to those who are homebound, sick, or otherwise unable to attend Mass.
- Home and hospital visits coordinated by Sister Mary Higgins, R.S.M.
- Sacrament of the Sick available on request
Parish Building & Visiting
The church at 301 Front Street is open throughout the week for prayer and visits, well beyond the limited parish office hours. This makes it a natural stop for commuters and for neighbors who want a quiet place to pray.
- Church open Sunday 7:20 AM – 4:00 PM
- Church open Monday–Thursday 7:20 AM – 4:00 PM
- Church open Friday 7:20 AM – 2:00 PM
- Church open Saturday 7:20 AM – 5:00 PM
- Parish office: Monday–Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (closed Friday)
- Phone: 401-725-8140 | Fax: 401-726-4946
History of the Parish
St. Jude's was founded in 1946 as a new Catholic parish serving the growing town of Lincoln, Rhode Island. The current mid-century modern church was built in 1966–1967 and has been refreshed for contemporary worship. The parish is officially incorporated under the Diocese of Providence.
- October 18, 1946: 'St. Jude's Church, Lincoln' incorporated under the Diocese of Providence
- 1966–1967: present church constructed and dedicated under Fr. Frederick Halloran
- 2008–2009: complete interior renovation (~4 months) overseen by architectural firm Bartel
- November 21, 2009: Rededication Mass celebrated by Bishop Thomas Tobin
- Parish corporation: President Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.SS.R. (Bishop of Providence); Vice President Rev. Msgr. Albert A. Kenney
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. Frederick Halloran1966–1967 (at dedication)
Pastor when the present church was built and first dedicated in 1967; uncle of Msgr. John C. Halloran.
- Rev. George Behan
Long-serving pastor remembered by longtime parishioners; later retired.
- Rev. Bernard C. Lavin
Ordained in the church 30 years before the renovation; led the parish through the 2008–2009 interior renovation; now Pastor Emeritus.
- Rev. Brendan Murphy, O.P.
Current pastor; a member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans).