REAPPOINTMENTS In conformity with the Code of Canon Law and the Priest Personnel Policy of the Diocese of
Providence, the Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin is pleased to appoint the following pastors to a
new six year term:
Reverend Henry J. Bodah, St. Francis of Assisi, Wakefield, effective July 1, 2020
Reverend Thomas J. Ferland, St. Ambrose, Albion, effective July 1, 2020
Reverend Jay A. Finelli, Holy Ghost, Tiverton, effective July 1, 2020
Reverend Francis P. Kayatta, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Narragansett, effective July 1, 2020
Reverend Michael J. McMahon, Our Lady of Good Help, Mapleville, effective July 1, 2020
Reverend John W. O’Brien, St. Lucy, Middletown, effective July 1, 2020
Reverend Pierre J. Plante, St. Catherine, Warwick, effective July 1, 2020
Reverend John P. Soares, St. Thomas, Providence, effective July 1, 2020
Reverend Monsignor Paul D. Theroux, Holy Apostles, Cranston, effective July 1, 2020
Reverend Henry P. Zinno, Jr., Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Bristol, effective July 1, 2020
ASSISTANT PASTOR The Prior Provincial of the Dominican Friars, Province of St. Joseph, has made the following
appointment with the approval of the Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin:
Reverend Justin Bolger, OP, to Assistant Pastor, St. Pius V Parish, Providence, effective
June 25, 2020