St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Newport, RI Celebrates 70th Anniversary Wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy on September 12, 2013

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Image Courtesy of JFK Library

On September 12, 2023, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newport, RI celebrates the 70th anniversary of the marriage between Jacqueline Bouvier and future US President John F. Kennedy, which occurred at the church on September 12, 1953.

A multi-media musical remembrance takes place at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The program features vintage film clips, a live performance of organ music with hymns from the wedding ceremony, and the "first dance" played at the reception at Hammersmith Farm, Jackie’s childhood summer home in Newport, according to Discover Newport. The St. Mary’s Choir will participate in the 6 p.m. presentation. 

No tickets or reservations are required.

A free-will offering will be taken to benefit the St. Mary’s Hot Lunch Program, serving local neighbors in need. 

St. Mary’s Church is Rhode Island's first Roman Catholic Parish, established April 8, 1828. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places on March 6, 2008.

For information about visiting Newport, RI, go to discovernewport.org. 

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