# Talk to a Priest Help - Rhode Island ## National Resources for Spiritual Support - **National Catholic Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-627-8181 - **Website:** [https://www.catholic.org](https://www.catholic.org/) - **Description:** Connects individuals to local priests for spiritual guidance, confession, and other sacraments. - **Clergy Referral Service** - **Phone:** 1-800-CLERGY-1 (1-800-253-4791) - **Website:** [https://www.clergyreferralservice.org](https://www.clergyreferralservice.org/) - **Description:** A nationwide network of clergy offering counseling, spiritual support, and blessings. - **Faith Community Network** - **Phone:** 1-888-381-4220 - **Website:** [https://www.faithcomm.net](https://www.faithcomm.net/) - **Description:** Provides connections to priests, ministers, and spiritual leaders across various denominations. ## Statewide Services - **Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence** - **Phone:** 401-331-1316 - **Website:** [https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org](https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/) - **Description:** State-level organization managing parishes, offering sacraments, and providing spiritual support services. - **Statewide Clergy Assistance Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-123-PRAY (1-800-123-7729) - **Description:** 24/7 hotline connecting individuals to priests or religious counselors in Rhode Island. ## Local Priest Support by Region/City ### Providence - **St. Joseph Church** - **Phone:** 401-331-9000 - **Website:** [https://www.stjosephprovidence.org](https://www.stjosephprovidence.org/) - **Address:** 1 St. Joseph’s Way, Providence, RI 02903 - **Services:** Confession, spiritual guidance, and pastoral care. ### Warwick - **Holy Name Church** - **Phone:** 401-739-3900 - **Website:** [https://www.holynamewarwick.org](https://www.holynamewarwick.org/) - **Address:** 99 Church St, Warwick, RI 02889 - **Description:** Offers walk-in hours and scheduled appointments with priests for spiritual support. ### Cranston - **Our Lady of Fatima Church** - **Phone:** 401-944-2252 - **Website:** [https://www.olfschool.org](https://www.olfschool.org/) - **Description:** Provides specialized services for crisis counseling, confession, and faith-based advice. ## Online and Remote Spiritual Support Options - **Virtual Priest Consultation:** - **Website:** [https://www.catholic.com/ask](https://www.catholic.com/ask) - **Description:** Schedule a virtual meeting with a priest for confession or spiritual support via live chat. - **Online Clergy Network:** - **Website:** [https://www.chatwithpriest.com](https://www.chatwithpriest.com/) - **Description:** Chat or video call with a priest or minister for immediate support, prayer, or counseling. ## Educational and Outreach Programs - **Faith Formation Workshops:** - **Website:** [https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/faith-formation](https://www.dioceseofprovidence.org/faith-formation) - **Description:** Programs for deepening faith, spiritual practices, and understanding the sacraments. - **Community Outreach Initiatives:** - **Website:** [https://www.uwri.org](https://www.uwri.org/) - **Description:** Events and services to engage with the local faith community through prayer groups and charity work. --- _Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence at 401-331-1316._