Bishop’s Staff
The Bishop’s Office Staff is here to serve the needs of our churches. Not sure who to contact? Call 401-274-4500 or email diocese@episcopalri.org
Bishop
The Rt. Rev. W. Nicholas Knisely
Check out our Meet Bishop Knisely page for his bio, blog, and to connect with him directly on social media.
Email:nicholas@episcopalri.org
Bishop’s Staff
Mrs. Elizabeth Crawley Higginbotham
Executive Assistant to the Bishop401-274-4500, x223
Email:liz@episcopalri.org
Ms. Teresa Valentine
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP401-274-4500 x220
Email:teresa@episcopalri.org
The Rev. Canon Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew
Canon to the Ordinary401-274-4500 x232
Phone (mobile):401-480-8651
Email:dena@episcopalri.org
The Rev. Susan Carpenter
Congregational Development ConsultantPhone (mobile):401-230-7372
Email:susan@episcopalri.org
Ms. Kristin Knudson-Groh
Director of CommunicationsEpiscopal Conference Center (ECC)
The Rev. Canon Meaghan Brower
Episcopal Conference Center Director401-473-8717
Email:meaghan@episcopalri.org
Episcopal Charities
Canon Elizabeth Fornal
Director of Episcopal Charities401-274-4500, x247
Email:betsy@episcopalri.org
Ms. Joannie Dorney Collins
Administrative Assistant for Episcopal Charities and Grants401-274-4500, x242
Administration and Finance
The Rev. Mary Ann Mello
Diocesan Administrator401-274-4500, x225
Email:maryann@episcopalri.org
Ms. Joan DeCelles
Finance Director401-274-4500, x229
Email:joan@episcopalri.org
Mr. Dennis Burton
Chief Financial Officer401-274-4500, x227
Email:dennis@episcopalri.org
Mr. John (Jay) Candon, CPA
Treasurer401-274-4500, x226
Email:jcandon@episcopalri.org
Ms. Julie Douangmala
BookkeeperEmail:julie@episcopalri.org
Mr. Chris DeCelles
Supervisor, Properties & Maintenance401-487-7562
Mr. Andrew Lonardo
Properties & Maintenance401-480-4090
Elected Officials
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