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](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Bishop-Portrait-rest-500x500.jpg)
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](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dsc00926-dena-500x500.jpg)
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](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DSC00961Kristen-500x500.jpg)
Ms. Kristin Knudson
Exec. Assistant to the Bishop/Internal Communications![The Rev. Mary Ann Mello](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/dsc00944-mary-ann-500x500.jpg)
The Rev. Mary Ann Mello
Diocesan Administrator401-274-4500, x225
Email:maryann@episcopalri.org
Episcopal Conference Center (ECC)
![Ms. Sara Clarke](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Ms. Sara Clarke
ECC Executive Director401-568-4055
Email:sara@episcopalri.org
![The Rev. Susan Wrathall](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Wrathall.jpg)
The Rev. Susan Wrathall
Formation ConsultantEpiscopal Charities
![Canon Elizabeth Fornal](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Elizabeth.png)
Canon Elizabeth Fornal
Director of Episcopal Charities401-274-4500, x247
Email:betsy@episcopalri.org
![Ms. Joannie Dorney Collins](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/zoannie.png)
Ms. Joannie Dorney Collins
Administrative Assistant for Episcopal Charities and Grants401-274-4500, x242
Administration and Finance
![Mr. Edward Biddle](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Biddle-File-Photo-500x500.jpg)
Mr. Edward Biddle
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER401 274-4500 x226
Email:ed@episcopalri.org
![Ms. Victoria Escalera](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Ms. Victoria Escalera
TREASUREREmail:vicki@episcopalri.org
![Ms. Joan DeCelles](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Decelles.png)
Ms. Joan DeCelles
Finance Director401-274-4500, x229
Email:joan@episcopalri.org
![Ms. Barbara Stevenson](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/plugins/awsm-team-pro/images/default-user.png)
Ms. Barbara Stevenson
BookkeeperEmail:barbara@episcopalri.org
![Mr. Chris DeCelles](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/krish.png)
Mr. Chris DeCelles
Supervisor, Properties & Maintenance401-487-7562
![Mr. Andrew Lonardo](https://www.episcopalri.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Andrew.png)
Mr. Andrew Lonardo
Properties & Maintenance401-480-4090
Elected Officials
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