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
The Rev. Canon Linda L. Grenz
Canon to the Ordinary401-274-4500, x225
Email:linda@episcopalri.org
Ms. Elizabeth Crawley
Executive Assistant to the Bishop401-274-4500, x223
Email:liz@episcopalri.org
The Rev. Gillian Barr
Digital Communications Coordinator401-274-4500 x228
Email:gillian@episcopalri.org
Rev. Cara Rockhill
Young Adult Missioner401-274-4500, x 220
Episcopal Conference Center (ECC)
The Rev. 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. Chris DeCelles
Supervisor, Properties & Maintenance401-487-7562
Mr. Andrew Lonardo
Properties & Maintenance401-480-4090
Elected Officials
The Rev. Dr. Anita Schell
Secretary of Convention
Mr. Robert Batchelor
CPA, Diocesan Treasurer401-274-4500, x246
Email:bob@episcopalri.org