Catholic Businesses & Organizations in Rhode Island

Rooted in the faith community of Providence, Rhode Island, the Catholic Medical Society of Rhode Island represents a spiritual and professional fellowship of Catholic healthcare providers dedicated to living out their medical calling as a ministry. Since its formal establishment in 2007, the organization has brought together physicians, dentists, nurses, and healthcare professionals who share a common mission: to grow in the spirit of Christ while bringing His healing presence to all aspects of their professional work. The Society embraces a distinctive vision of the Catholic physician as an icon of Christ the Divine Physician, grounded in the belief that medical practice is fundamentally a vocation rooted in God's love and expressed through compassionate care. Members of the Rhode Island Catholic Medical Society commit themselves to a promise that guides their professional lives—to continually improve their abilities, respect patients as human persons created in God's image, defend human life from conception to natural death, and serve the public health with integrity and dignity. The organization welcomes not only full members of the Catholic Medical Association but also invites all physicians, practitioners, and patients to participate in open, public events that explore the intersection of faith and medicine. Through local networking, spiritual support, educational seminars, and collaborative civic engagement, the Society fosters a vibrant community where healthcare professionals in Providence and throughout Rhode Island can strengthen their Catholic identity while advancing their professional excellence and supporting one another in the sacred work of healing.

Since its establishment in 1896, the Italo American Club of Rhode Island has served as a vital gathering place for Italian-Americans in Providence seeking to honor their heritage and build community bonds. When the club filed its charter with the State of Rhode Island in 1899, it embodied a mission that remains central today: creating a community center where industrious Italian-Americans could celebrate their shared culture and pursue common goals, much like the Italian immigrants who came seeking a new land of opportunity. Throughout its storied history, the club has evolved into a cultural beacon for the Rhode Island Italian-American community. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Tancredi Granata in the 1920s and beyond, the organization entered a golden era, attracting internationally known scholars, artists, musicians, and diplomats to Providence. The club became renowned for theatrical productions and cultural events that set standards for quality and community engagement that endure to this day. Today, the Italo American Club continues its legacy of service and tradition in Providence, RI with a new generation of young members committed to preserving Italian-American culture. The organization remains active in charitable endeavors, supporting families in need and investing in the education of Italian-American youth through annual scholarships. With leadership dedicated to perpetuating cultural traditions while upholding American ideals, the club honors those early founders and members who built this cherished institution, ensuring that future generations of Italian-Americans will carry forward the values and traditions of their beloved community.