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End-of-Life: A Catholic Health Care Directive
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For Youth & Families: Glorify
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Mother of Hope Summer Camp
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401.278.4500
Rev. Jeremy J. Rodrigues, S.T.L.
Administrative Secretary to the Bishop & Director, Office of Divine Worship
401.278.4500
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Velia Lisi
Secretary to Bishop Tobin & Secretary to Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans
401.278.4518; 401.278.4500
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Rev. Msgr. Albert Kenney, S.T.L.
Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia
401.278.4519
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Paula Mollo
Secretary to the Vicar General/Moderator of the Curia
401.278.4519
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Rev. Timothy D. Reilly, M.A., J.C.L.
Chancellor
401.278.4516
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Rev. Nathan J. Ricci, J.C.L.
Vice Chancellor
401.278.4664
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Lisa A. Vespia
Secretary to the Chancellor
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Rev. Msgr. Anthony Mancini, Rector
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Rev. Msgr. Ronald P. Simeone, M. Div., J.C.L.
Judicial Vicar, Diocesan Marriage Tribunal
401.278.4666
Rev. Msgr. Raymond Bastia
Vicar, Planning & Financial Services
401.278.4540
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Michael Sabatino, CPA
Chief Financial Officer, Office for Planning & Financial Services
401.278.4540
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Cheryl Brennan
Diocesan Controller, Fiscal Office
401.278.4616
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Catherine M. Messier, CPA
Director, Office of Parish Financial Assistance
401.278.4544
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Office of Catholic Charities & Social Ministry
One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI 02903
401.421.7833
James Jahnz
Secretary for Catholic Charities and Social Ministry
401.421.7833, ext. 204
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Jean Montero
Office Coordinator, Catholic Charities & Social Ministry
401.421-7833, ext. 204
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Rev. Christopher J. Murphy
Rector, Our Lady of Providence Seminary; Director of Pre-Ordination Formation, Diocese of Providence
401.331.1316
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Rev. Brian J. Morris
Director of Vocations
401.331.1316
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Rev. Thomas J. Woodhouse
Spiritual Director, Seminary of Our Lady of Providence
401.331.1316
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Dr. Michael Hansen
Director of Human Formation, Diocese of Providence
401.331.1316
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Rev. Carl B. Fisette
Coordinator of Post Ordination Formation
401.331.1316
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Rev. John E. Unsworth
Priest Advisor of the Diocese of Providence
Sister Elizabeth Castro, H.M.S.P.
Director, Office for Religious
401-278-4633
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Deacon Noel Edsall
Director of Permanent Deacons
401.278.4604
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Rev. Robert Hayman
Diocesan Historian
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Lisa Vespia
Archivist
401.278.4522
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One Cathedral Square, Providence, RI 02903
401.278.4550
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Daniel J. Ferris
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
401.278.4550
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Faith Formation (Religious Education)
34 Fenner Street, Providence, RI 02903
401.278.4646
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Edward J. Trendowski (Ph.D. cand.)
Director of the Office of Faith Formation
401.278.4646
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Michelle Donovan
Assistant Director of the Office of Faith Formation
401.278.4646
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Louise "Duce" Dussault
Director, Catholic Youth Ministry
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Anthony Carpinello, CCCE, CCE
Director, Diocesan Cemeteries
401.944.8383
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Bill Herren
Sales, Saints Peter & Paul Mausoleum
401.742.0796
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Carolyn Cronin
Communications Director
401.278.4600
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Rick Snizek
Executive Editor, Rhode Island Catholic
401.272.1010
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John Bittner
Director, Human Resources
401.278.4584
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Tara Boccanfuso
Benefits Coordinator, HR Office
401.278.4580
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Kevin O’Brien
Director, Office of Compliance
401.941.0760
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Michael D. Hansen, Ph.D., Director
Office of Outreach & Prevention; Victim Assistance Coordinator
401.946.0728
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Rev. Francesco Francese
Director, The Society for the Propagation of the Faith
401.278.4520
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Irma I. Rodríguez
Director, Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities
401.278.4578
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Ministry for the Blind
Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities
401.278.4578
Ministry for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities
401.278.4578
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Ministry for Accessibility
Office of the Apostolate with People with Disabilities
401.278.4578
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Coordinator of Emergency Assistance Network, Catholic Charities & Social Ministry
401.421.7833 ext.222
Lisa Cooley
Coordinator, Office of Life & Family
401.278.2518
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Project Rachel-Abortion/Post-Abortion Help Line 24/7
1.888.456.HOPE
Office of Community Services & Catholic Charities
401.421.7833 ext.206
Nancy Gonzalez
Immigration & Refugee Services Coordinator, Catholic Social Services
401.421.7833 ext.229
ngonzalez
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Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza
401.728.0515; Fax: 401-453-6135
Rev. Nolasco Tamayo
Director, Multicultural Ministry
401.421.7833
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Silvio Cuellar
Coordinator, Hispanic Ministry
401.421.7833, ext.233
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Linda A’Vant-Deishinni
St. Martin de Porres Multi-Service Center Director & Coordinator of the Office of Black Catholic Ministry
401.274.6783
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Martha Paone
Catholic Chaplaincy Coordinator, RI Department of Corrections
401.462.5238 (ACI) or 401.421.7833 (Diocese)
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Sean Brennan
Diocesan Director of Facilities
401.278.4636
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Aaron Mack, Director
McVinney Auditorium, 43 Dave Gavitt Way, Providence, RI 02903
401.278.4575
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401.277.2121
Timothy J. McCaig
Director, Office of Stewardship and Development
401.277.2121
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Catholic Foundation of Rhode Island
Office of Stewardship & Development
401.277.2121
Donna Warner
Call for Marriage Prep program registration & availability
401.278.4576
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The Very Reverend Bernard A. Healey, J.C.L.,S.T.L.
Director, Rhode Island Catholic Conference & Office of the Governmental Liaison
401-278-4500
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