ASSIGNMENTS At his own initiative, and with the support of the Diocese of Providence, Father George K. Nixon has petitioned for and has received a dispensation from all obligations associated with the sacred priesthood. Mr. Nixon’s dispensation, granted by the Holy See, became effective on March 2, 2023.
RETIRING FROM ACTIVE MINISTRY Reverend Barry J. Gamache, from Pastor, St. Mary Parish, Bristol, to Pastor Emeritus, St. Mary Parish, Bristol, effective July 1, 2023
Reverend Francis P. Kayatta, from Pastor, St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, Narragansett, to Pastor Emeritus, St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, Narragansett, effective July 1, 2023
Very Reverend Francis A. O’Loughlin, from Pastor, Jesus Saviour Parish, Newport, to Pastor Emeritus, Jesus Saviour Parish, Newport, effective July 1, 2023
At his request and for reasons of health, Reverend Kris Von Maluski has been granted permission to retire from active ministry, effective July 1, 2023
ADMINISTRATOR Reverend Felimon Rodriguez Sixtos, CS, to Administrator, St. Bartholomew Parish, Providence, effective March 8, 2023
ASSISTANT PASTOR Reverend Mauricio Romero Viquez, OFM Cap, to part time Assistant Pastor, Holy Ghost Parish, Providence and St. Joseph Parish, Newport, effective March 1, 2023