OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

What OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH does

Our Lady of Mercy Parish is a Roman Catholic parish located at 65 Third Street, East Greenwich, Rhode Island, operating within the Diocese of Providence under the ecclesiastical authority of Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski. Founded in 1853 and led since 2012 by its 17th pastor, Rev. Bernard A. Healey, the parish serves approximately 1,200 registered families through five weekend Masses, daily Mass Monday through Saturday, the seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, Confirmation, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick), ongoing faith formation, and an extensive portfolio of parish ministries (Legion of Mary, Men of St. Joseph, Music Ministry, Social Action, OLM Families Group). The parish's principal operating subsidiary is Our Lady of Mercy School, a co-educational Catholic Pre-K through Grade 8 institution founded in 1951, currently enrolling approximately 271 students with most classes on waitlists, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges under Principal Patrick McNabb.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: recurring parishioner donations and tithing (weekly envelopes plus Parish Giving electronic platform), tuition from the parish school's 271 students, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal (OLM raised a record $311,000 from 478 donors in 2026, directed to the Diocese), and periodic special collections (Holy Land, missions, Catholic University). Parish facility and grounds include the main church, school, cemetery (St. Patrick Cemetery), rectory, and parish offices, with three live-in Franciscan Apostolic Sisters supporting liturgical preparation. Parish subsidiary work includes maintenance, music, athletics, and sacramental preparation roles; reported paid headcount is approximately eight staff, supplemented by clergy (full-time pastor, associate pastor) and volunteer ministry leadership.

The parish's technology stack is standard for institutional Catholic churches and entirely third-party: Squarespace-hosted public website (olmparish.org) with Fr. Healey's blog "Mercy Musings," YouTube channel for live streaming the Sunday 10:30am Mass and special services, Flocknote for email/text communications, Parish Giving and GiveCentral for online donations, and Formed.org and Word on Fire digital platforms for faith formation content accessed free or low-cost via the Diocese. Distribution occurs through in-person worship at the East Greenwich campus, digital live streaming, the parish school, sacramental preparation programs, and charitable outreach. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, mobile applications, API infrastructure, or patents are present in the operating model.

Name

OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH

Legal name

Our Lady of Mercy Parish

Website

https://olmparish.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Mercy Parish is a Roman Catholic parish founded in 1853 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, serving approximately 1,200 registered families through Masses, sacraments, faith formation, and a Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic school enrolling 271 students within the Diocese of Providence.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Catholic education
• Sacramental ministry
• Faith formation programs
• Religious community outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

East Greenwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Donations/Tithing: Parishioners contribute weekly and monthly donations through envelope system and online Parish Giving platform to support parish operations, ministries, and charitable works.
2. School Tuition: Our Lady of Mercy School (Pre-K to Grade 8) generates revenue through tuition payments from families.
3. Catholic Charity Appeal: Parishioners contribute to annual Diocese of Providence Catholic Charity Appeal which supports charitable programs across the diocese.
4. Special Collections: Periodic collections for specific purposes including Holy Land, missions, Catholic University, and other church-wide causes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Mercy Parish is a Catholic parish in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that provides worship services (daily and weekend Masses), the seven Catholic sacraments, faith formation for youth and adults, pastoral care, community ministries, and operates an affiliated Pre-K through Grade 8 Catholic school (OLM School). The parish serves approximately 1,200 registered families and 271 school students under the Diocese of Providence, supported by online giving, live-streamed Masses, and digital faith formation platforms.

Product overview

Our Lady of Mercy is a vibrant Catholic parish in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, offering a comprehensive range of religious services and programs. The core offerings include a Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic school (OLM School), sacrament ministry (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Burial), faith formation programs for youth and adults, various parish ministries, online giving platforms (Parish Giving, GiveCentral), and live streaming of Masses via YouTube. The parish serves as a spiritual home to registered families, providing daily and weekend Masses, confession schedules, devotional practices (Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Eucharistic Adoration), and community outreach programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OLM School A Pre-K through 8th grade co-educational Catholic school located in East Greenwich, RI, providing academic excellence in a faith-based environment. The school serves approximately 271 students and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Most classes have waitlists, demonstrating strong demand.
• Sacraments Ministry Provision of the seven Catholic sacraments—Baptism, Penance/Reconciliation, First Communion (Eucharist), Confirmation, Holy Matrimony (Wedding), Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick—plus Mass of Christian Burial (Funeral), with associated preparation programs for individuals and families.
• Faith Formation Programs Religious education and faith formation for youth and adults, including sacramental preparation, ongoing catechesis, and seasonal programs such as the Dominican Friars summer series 'Why Catholicism Still Matters' and Lenten missions.
• Parish Ministries Parish ministry programs including Legion of Mary, Men of Saint Joseph, Music Ministry, Outreach/Service Ministries, Sacramental Ministries, Social Action, and the OLM Families Group, engaging parishioners in volunteer-driven parish life.
• Online Giving Platform Electronic parish giving through Parish Giving and GiveCentral platforms, enabling parishioners to make donations, pledges, and support the Catholic Charity Appeal digitally.
• Live Streaming Services Live streaming of OLM Masses and events via YouTube, including the 10:30am Sunday Mass and special events such as Holy Week services and Dominican Friars faith formation series, allowing parishioners and the broader community to participate remotely in worship.
• Catholic Worship Services (Masses) Daily and weekend Catholic Masses at 65 Third Street, East Greenwich, RI—Monday through Friday at 7:30am, Saturday at 8:30am, Saturday vigil at 4pm/5pm (seasonal), Sunday at 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am (live-streamed), and 5pm (October through April). Five weekend Masses are offered with the 10:30am Sunday Mass live-streamed via YouTube.

Quantifiable outcome

• 271 students currently enrolled with most classes on waitlists
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dominican Friars (Order of Preachers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Three Dominican friars from the Godward Program conducted a four-part summer Adult Faith Formation series titled 'Why Catholicism Still Matters' at OLM, June 29 - July 20, 2026. The program included weekly talks followed by Q&A sessions. Dominican friars also assist with Masses at OLM periodically and are known for their ministry at Providence College and St. Pius V Parish.
• Bishop Hendricken High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Fr. Joseph Brodeur appointed part-time Chaplain at Bishop Hendricken High School effective July 1, 2026, in addition to his role as Associate Pastor at OLM. This dual appointment allows him to serve both the parish and the Catholic high school community, with 80% salary from parish and 20% from the school.
• Diocese of ProvidencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent diocese providing episcopal oversight, priestly assignments, and Catholic charitable programs. Bishop Lewandowski visited OLM for Diamond Jubilee and school library blessing. Parish participates in annual Catholic Charity Appeal.
• St. Pius X Parish, WesterlyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFr. Brodeur is a native of St. Pius X Parish in Westerly. OLM youth traveled with St. Pius X youth to Steubenville Youth Conference in Ohio, sharing buses and fellowship.
• Our Lady of Providence SeminaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan seminary where seminarians David Del Bonis and Luke Simms (OLM parish) study for priesthood. OLM 8th graders attended retreat at the seminary. Fr. Mahoney serves as Pastor at St. Pius X while also affiliated with seminary.
• St. Patrick CemeteryminorOthersParish-operated cemetery with newly paved road funded by Grateful for God's Providence Capital Campaign ($40,000 cost). Lynch Family of J.H. Lynch and Sons Construction Company completed the work.
• Our Lady of Mercy SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish-operated Catholic school (Pre-K through Grade 8) with 271 students, Principal Patrick McNabb, and accreditation from New England Association of Schools and Colleges. School celebrated Diamond Jubilee in 2026 marking 75 years of operation.
• Franciscan Apostolic SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Sisters (Sisters Lourdes, Jane, and Flora) live and serve at the parish, assisting with decorating, cleaning, pressing altar cloths and vestments, polishing sacred vessels, and preparing for liturgies. They attend annual retreats and community meetings.
• Diocese of Providence Catholic Charity AppealcoreOthersAnnual charitable fundraising campaign across the Diocese of Providence. OLM exceeded its goal of $199,500, raising $207,634 from 289 families in 2026, and later $311,000 from 478 donors.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Providence College: Catholic higher-education institution in Providence staffed partly by Dominican friars — the same order providing OLM's 2026 summer faith formation series. Adjacent in mission and overlapping in adult faith formation and Dominican programming.
• Bishop Hendricken High School: Catholic high school in Warwick, RI and an active OLM partner (Fr. Brodeur dual appointment). Not a parish but a direct institutional neighbor in the regional Catholic education pipeline and donor ecosystem.
• Our Lady of Providence Seminary: Diocesan seminary where two OLM seminarians (Del Bonis, Simms) reside while studying at Providence College. A direct institutional partner for priestly vocations pipeline and 8th-grade retreats; comparable in faith-formation mission though not parish-structured.

Direct peers

• St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Narragansett: Diocese of Providence Catholic parish where Fr. Healey previously served as Associate Pastor. Directly comparable in size, structure, and South County Rhode Island operating environment, with similar school and sacramental ministry footprint.
• Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence: Diocesan cathedral and seat of the Diocese of Providence; the highest-profile Catholic parish in OLM's parent diocese. Comparable in sacramental programming and faith formation, but materially larger in operating scale and donor base.
• St. Pius X Parish, Westerly: Catholic parish in the same Diocese of Providence with which OLM has a documented partnership (joint Steubenville Youth Conference travel). Directly comparable in operating model — single-site parish, Catholic-school affiliated, sacramental programs, youth ministry.
• St. Pius V Parish, Providence: Dominican-affiliated Catholic parish in Providence staffed by the Order of Preachers; the Dominican friars who conducted OLM's 2026 summer faith series are based here. Directly comparable as a single-site Catholic parish with active adult faith formation programming.
• St. Ambrose Church, Albion, RI: Catholic parish in the Diocese of Providence where Fr. Healey previously served as 14th Pastor. Comparable in scale and diocesan structure; similar rural/small-town Rhode Island community profile.
• St. Augustine Church, Providence: Catholic parish in the Diocese of Providence where Fr. Healey previously served as Associate Pastor. Comparable urban Providence parish operating model with similar sacramental and faith formation programs.
• Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Bristol, RI: Diocese of Providence Catholic parish where Fr. Brodeur previously served as Associate Pastor. Directly comparable in operating model and East Bay Rhode Island catchment characteristics.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FatherHealey
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQPZBWHRTBQEfwkjGMQUP2Q?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/OLMparishEG
• Instagraminstagram.com/olmparisheg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-mercy-parish

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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