Religious Life at the University of Rhode Island

URI Chaplains Association

6 Fraternity Circle Kingston RI 02881

401-874-2740

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The Catholic Center

The Catholic Center
90 Chapel Way
Kingston, RI 02881
401-874-2324
rhodycatholic@gmail.com
www.rhodycatholic.com

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Reverend Carl Fisette, Chaplain
Natalie Burke, FOCUS Team Director
natalie.burke@focus.org

What you’ll find at the Catholic Center:

  • Welcoming Community
  • Weekly Rhody Catholic Event on Wednesdays featuring dinner followed by service, fellowship, catechetical events, or discussions on current issues in the Church and the world
  • Sunday and Daily Mass
    University Student Mass on Sundays at 8pm during the academic year at Christ the King Church
    Daily Mass: Monday–Thursday at 5:00 pm / Friday 12 noon in the Catholic Center Chapel
  • Faith Formation
  • Bible Studies
  • Good friends
  • Service Opportunities
  • Communal Prayer
  • Spiritual Direction
  • Retreats
  • Eucharistic Adoration
    Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation
    Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-6:15pm in the sacristy
    Sunday 7:15-7:45pm in Christ the King Church
  • Mission Trips
  • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): a process for those seeking Baptism, completion of sacramental initiation (First Communion and/or Confirmation), or to become Catholic

Our facility offers:

  • Chapel
  • Game Room with ping pong and pool tables
  • Library for quiet study
  • Kitchen
  • Dining areas
  • Common areas
  • Catholic Center served by a priest-chaplain, and a team of FOCUS missionaries. The Center provides a great space for study, prayer, and simply relaxing with friends!
Regular Center Hours:
Sunday-Thursday 8am-10pm / Friday 8am-5pm
Closed During School Vacations

Religious Preference Form

We invite students to fill out a religious preference form so that the URI Chaplains Association can assist you in finding community on campus. Click here to fill out the form.

Prayer / Meditation Spaces on Campus

Are you looking for a quiet place to stop and pray or meditate on campus? Here are a couple of options that are available:

Meditation Room in the Fascitelli Fitness & Wellness Center

Morrill Hall room 318

Local Places of Worship

In addition to resources on campus, there are many places of worship in Kingston and the surrounding area. Please feel free to contact one of the chaplains for recommendations.

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