The Reverend Pietro Paolo Polo, C.S., 80, a priest of the Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Charles Borromeo (i.e., the Scalabrinian Missionaries) died Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Bassano del Grappa, Provincia di Vicenza, Italy.
A native of Italy, Father Polo exercised priestly ministry for many years in the Diocese of Providence, first as Parochial Vicar of Holy Ghost Parish, Providence (1979-1984), then as its Pastor (1984-1990). After a brief return to Italy, Fr. Polo returned to Rhode Island as the Director of the Saint John Scalabrini Residence (i.e., Scalabrini Villa), North Kingstown, from 2010-2021. He returned to Italy after that time.
A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be offered for the repose of Father's soul on Friday, September 15 at 3:00 p.m. at La Chiesa della Purificazione della Beata Vergine Maria, Romano d'Ezzelino, Italy.
On Saturday, September 30, at 11 a.m. a concelebrated memorial Mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Fr. Pietro Polo, C.S., Pastor Emeritus of Holy Ghost Church at Holy Ghost Church, 472 Atwells Avenue, Providence.
In your charity, pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of Father Polo.