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.
Personal Email:nicholas@episcopalri.org
Office Email:bishopsoffice@episcopalri.org
Bishop’s Staff

The Rev. Canon Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew
Canon to the Ordinary401-274-4500 x232
Phone (mobile):401-480-8651
Email:dena@episcopalri.org

Ms. Kristin Knudson
Exec. Assistant to the Bishop/Internal Communications
The Rev. Mary Ann Mello
Diocesan Administrator401-274-4500, x225
Email:maryann@episcopalri.org
Episcopal Conference Center (ECC)

Sara Clarke
Episcopal Conference Center COO401-568-4055
Email:sara@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

Mr. Edward Biddle
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER401 274-4500 x226
Email:ed@episcopalri.org

Ms. Victoria Escalera
TREASUREREmail:vicki@episcopalri.org

Ms. Joan DeCelles
Finance Director401-274-4500, x229
Email:joan@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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