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SR 3236

SENATE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING AND EXALTING THE PARISH OF ST. LUCY CATHOLIC CHURCH ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDING

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lou DiPalma

Rhode Island Senate honors St. Lucy Parish for 75 years of faith, service, and charitable outreach to the Aquidneck Island community.

05/05/2026 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 3236

Summary: Senate Resolution SR 3236 (Rhode Island, 2026)

Purpose

  • Acknowledges and extols the Parish of St. Lucy Catholic Church on the 75th anniversary of its founding.
  • Serves as a formal, ceremonial tribute from the Rhode Island Senate recognizing the church’s historical involvement and contributions to the community.

Key Provisions

  • Declares that St. Lucy Parish has served as a beacon of faith, compassion, and service on Aquidneck Island for 75 years.
  • Documents the parish’s historical development, including:
    • Establishment of the parish in 1951 by the Diocese of Providence to meet the pastoral needs of the local Catholic community and naval personnel at Newport Station.
    • Purchase of land and initial plans for a parish complex (church, school, convent) on approximately 30 acres.
    • Formal establishment of the parish on May 23, 1951, with Rev. James P. Casey as the first pastor.
    • First Holy Mass on June 10, 1951, at Anchorage Hall.
    • Groundbreaking for the original church on September 16, 1951.
    • Dedication of the church on June 15, 1952, followed by growth including a school and convent, and later construction of a new church building dedicated in 1990.
  • Highlights the parish’s charitable outreach, including ministries that shelter women and children and promote generosity and inclusion.

Who/What Is Affected

  • The Parish of St. Lucy Catholic Church is the primary subject of the tribute.
  • The Rhode Island Senate (as the proposing and approving body) formally recognizing the parish.
  • The Secretary of State is authorized to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the parish.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced by Senator Louis P. DiPalma on April 30, 2026.
  • Referred to and placed on the Senate Consent Calendar on May 5, 2026.
  • This is a ceremonial resolution, not a bill proposing statutory changes or funding.
  • If adopted, the resolution would officially commend the parish and provide a formal copy to St. Lucy Catholic Church.

Impact

  • Provides official state-level recognition of the parish’s 75-year history and community contributions.
  • Celebrates ongoing service, faith, and charitable activities within the Aquidneck Island community.
  • Could serve as a historical record and potential public relations/ceremonial reference for the church and local community groups.

Note: The resolution does not authorize expenditures or alter laws; it is a formal acknowledgment by the Rhode Island Senate.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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