St. Mary’s Church in Newport
See the Newport Church Where JFK & Jacqueline Bouvier Were Married
See one of Newport’s notable historic churches and learn about its connection to John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier.
A Historic Newport Parish
St. Mary’s parish was established in 1828 and became an important part of Newport’s growing Catholic community.
The Kennedy Wedding
John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were married at St. Mary’s Church in 1953.
Seen During the Cruise
Look for the church as it is identified during your narrated sightseeing experience through Newport Harbor.
St. Mary’s Church, Newport, Rhode Island
Look for St. Mary’s Church as this historic Newport landmark is showcased during the narrated harbor cruise. The parish dates to 1828, and its Gothic Revival church has been part of Newport’s history since the mid-1800s.
St. Mary’s is especially known as the church where Jacqueline Lee Bouvier married then-Senator John F. Kennedy on September 12, 1953. This tour includes a narrated exterior view while aboard your harbor cruise.