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OUR BUILDING
“ S. Stephen’s was, is, and probably will continue to be one of the few, if not the only, Catholic-apostolic church buildings in the city (and maybe the state) where architecture and liturgy remain felicitously in concert with each other without architectural re-accommodation."
– 2003 Guide to Providence Architecture
On Saint Matthew’s Day, September 21, 1860, the cornerstone of the present Saint Stephen’s Church was laid on George Street. The building was completed in 1862 during the American Civil War. It was designed by Richard Upjohn, one of the leading architects of the Victorian Gothic revival.
In 1892–1893, the chancel was redesigned by Henry Vaughan. His work includes the reredos behind the high altar and the rood screen. The church also houses stained glass by Tiffany Studios, Charles Connick, and Charles Kempe.
Over time, S. Stephen’s has been enriched with sacred art and furnishings from many periods and places. We invite you to visit and experience the worship and beauty of this historic parish.
