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

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.

Bishop’s Staff

The Rev. Canon Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew

The Rev. Canon Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew

Canon to the Ordinary

401-274-4500 x232

Phone (mobile):401-480-8651

Email:dena@episcopalri.org

Ms. Kristin Knudson

Ms. Kristin Knudson

Exec. Assistant to the Bishop/Internal Communications

Phone:401-274-4500 x228

Phone (mobile):401-243-7272

Email:kristin@episcopalri.org

The Rev. Mary Ann Mello

The Rev. Mary Ann Mello

Diocesan Administrator

401-274-4500, x225

Episcopal Conference Center (ECC)

Ms. Sara Clarke

Ms. Sara Clarke

ECC Executive Director

401-568-4055

The Rev. Susan Wrathall

The Rev. Susan Wrathall

Formation Consultant

Episcopal Charities

Canon Elizabeth Fornal

Canon Elizabeth Fornal

Director of Episcopal Charities

401-274-4500, x247

Ms. Joannie Dorney Collins

Ms. Joannie Dorney Collins

Administrative Assistant for Episcopal Charities and Grants

401-274-4500, x242

Administration and Finance

Mr. Edward Biddle

Mr. Edward Biddle

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

401 274-4500 x226

Ms. Victoria Escalera

Ms. Victoria Escalera

TREASURER
Ms. Joan DeCelles

Ms. Joan DeCelles

Finance Director

401-274-4500, x229

Ms. Barbara Stevenson

Ms. Barbara Stevenson

Bookkeeper
Mr. Chris DeCelles

Mr. Chris DeCelles

Supervisor, Properties & Maintenance

401-487-7562

Mr. Andrew Lonardo

Mr. Andrew Lonardo

Properties & Maintenance

401-480-4090

Elected Officials

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