GUIDE TO CATHOLIC RECORDS ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS IN THE U.S.
Volume 1: Eastern United States
Rhode Island: RI-1

Sisters of Divine Providence. General Motherhouse 
12 Christopher Street
Wakefield, RI 02879

Phone: 401-782-1785
Email: See website

 

History: Founded in Germany, 1851, the Sisters of Divine Providence self-identify with the post-nominal initials, “C.D.P.” They made their first U.S. foundation, 1876, and have administered the parish religious education program at Immaculate Conception Church (Maya), Clinton, North Carolina, 2009-present.

 

Holdings of Catholic records about Native Americans: Unknown.

 

Unless otherwise noted, the repository on this page holds (or held) the records described here and they are not held at the Marquette University Archives.

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