"St. 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 current Saint Stephen’s Church was laid on beautiful George Street. Remarkably, the building was completed in 1862, less than a year and a half later, and concurrent with the American Civil War.  The design was by Richard Upjohn, the most celebrated of Victorian Gothic architects. 

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In 1892-1893, the chancel was re-designed by yet another fine Gothicist, Henry Vaughan. The most notable contributions of Vaughan are the reredos behind the high altar and the Rood Screen. The Church possesses stained glass windows from Tiffany Studios, Charles Connick, and Charles Kempe. ​Over the years S. Stephen's has been handsomely embellished with treasures ancient and modern from around the world which can be read about it greater detail below. ​

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We invite you to come explore S. Stephen's and to experience the divine worship for which it exists!

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To learn more about the building, its history, renovations and notable features, click here.