The Diocese of Providence is making changes announced over the weekend affecting several parishes.
Saint Thomas the Apostle in Warren is being merged into Saint Mary of the Bay due to declining Mass attendance and limited sacramental activity.
Two churches in East Providence, Saint Brendan and Saint Martha will become Saint Brendan and Saint Martha Parish.
Saint Kateri Tekawitha in Exeter is closed with parish records maintained at Saint Bernard in North Kingstown.
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