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St. Paul's Within the Walls

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Bearing witness in Rome to a dynamic and living Christian faith, open to all and rejecting none.

Sanctuary Entrance: Via Nazionale 16a

Parish Office and Mail: Via Napoli 58

Worship times

Sunday
10:30 am
English
Italian
Sung Holy Eucharist, Rite II with Choir and Organ
Sunday
12:00 pm
Spanish
La Santa Eucaristía, Rito Dos con el piano
Wednesday
7:00 pm
English
Italian
Spanish
Wednesday Within the Walls: A service of prayers for evening, followed by a simple supper together provided by volunteers.

Volunteer opportunities

One time opportunities
Ongoing commitment opportunities
Opportunities for mission groups

Ministries

Joel Nafuma Refugee Center

Advocacy
Career Services and Education
Community Center
Donation Coordination/Distribution
Immigration Services
Shelter and Housing

Joel Nafuma Refugee Center, located within the grounds of St. Paul’s Within the Walls in Rome, provides safe space for 200-250 individuals per day to access:

  • hygiene and clothing items
  • a nutritious breakfast
  • language classes
  • vocational training and job placement
  • recreational opportunities
  • medical and psychosocial support
  • legal assistance

JNRC is the only day center open to refugee guests within the historic city center of Rome.

Ms. Giulia Bonoldi

Managing Director and Chief Welcoming Officer for Refugees and Migrants in the Convocation

Via Napoli 58
00184 Rome RM
Italy

Email address

Contact

The Rev. Austin K. Rios

Rector of St. Paul's Within the Walls and Executive Director of the Joel Nafuma Refugee Center

The Rev. Dr. Francisco Alberca Merino

Vicar of St. Paul's Within the Walls

Ms. Andrea Manchée

Parish Administrative Assistant

Ms. Amanda Moore

Churchwarden 2022-2023

Mr. Larry Litman

Churchwarden 2022-2023

Organized groups

Adult faith formation
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)/Narcotics Anonymous/Twelve Step
Bible study
Choir
Daughters of the King
Good News Gardens
Lay pastoral care (e.g. Stephen Ministry, Community of Hope)
Young adult group
Youth faith formation/Sunday school

Other community groups

Joel Nafuma Refugee Center
Churches Together in Rome
The Anglican Centre in Rome
Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity