Search
-
February 17, 2022ASSIGNMENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Reverend Francis C. Santilli has been placed on administrative leave due to allegations of sexual abuse of a minor, allegedly having occurred approximately 40 years ago.
Bishop Tobin has accepted his resignation as Pastor of St. Philip Parish, Greenville, effective February 3, 2022. During this administrative leave, Father Santilli may not
publicly minister or present himself as a priest.
PERMANENT WITHDRAWAL FROM MINISTRY
Reverend Peter J. Andrews has voluntarily and permanently withdrawn from the active ministry of the Priesthood, effective February 1, 2022. As a result, his faculties to minister as a priest have been revoked; he is no longer permitted to function as a priest, wear clerical attire, or to present himself as a cleric in any manner.
ADMINISTRATOR PRO TEM
Reverend Phillip J. Dufour to Administrator pro tem, St. Phillip Parish, Greenville, effective February 3, 2022
ASSISTANT PASTOR
Reverend Henrique Varela, CSSp, to Assistant Pastor, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Central Falls, and St. Anthony Parish, Pawtucket, effective January 20, 202
