Diocese of Providence Apostolate with People with Disabilities (SPRED)
Diocese of Providence - Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities
Providence, Rhode Island - Providence County
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Jun 3, 2026
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Provider overview
The Diocese of Providence's Apostolate with People with Disabilities runs the SPRED program, helping Rhode Island parishes welcome and include children and adults with disabilities in parish life.
The Diocese of Providence Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities coordinates the SPRED program and disability inclusion across Rhode Island parishes.
Quick facts
- Registration
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- Phone
- 401-278-4578
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- Ages
- Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families
- Season
- Year-round, through parish-based SPRED groups
- Cost
- Confirm whether your parish hosts a SPRED group and any costs to participate.
Location contacts
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SPRED groups are hosted at participating parishes. Families should confirm the nearest group and details with the office.
Programs and offerings
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SPRED parish disability inclusion
Parish-based SPRED special religious education, disability inclusion, supports for families, and how to connect.
- Ages
- Children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families
- Season
- Year-round, through parish-based SPRED groups
- Schedule
- Contact the Apostolate office to find a participating parish SPRED group and learn how to join.
- Cost
- Confirm whether your parish hosts a SPRED group and any costs to participate.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 3, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The Diocese of Providence Apostolate with People with Disabilities runs the SPRED (Special Religious Education) program, helping parishes welcome and include parishioners on the autism spectrum and with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, and other diagnoses in parish life.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
SPRED parish disability inclusion
The Diocese of Providence Apostolate with People with Disabilities runs the SPRED (Special Religious Education) program, helping parishes welcome and include parishioners on the autism spectrum and with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, and other diagnoses in parish life.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names intellectual and developmental disabilities, the autism spectrum, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, SPRED, and inclusion in parish life.
Access notes to confirm: Ask which parishes host SPRED groups, how groups are structured, supports offered, and how a family gets connected.
What we checked
What we found: The Diocese of Providence Apostolate with People with Disabilities runs the SPRED (Special Religious Education) program, helping parishes welcome and include parishioners on the autism spectrum and with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, and other diagnoses in parish life.
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- Provider websiteApostolate with People with Disabilities - Diocese of Providence
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