We are very happy to announce that Bishop Tobin has appointed Father Nolasco to be Administrator of Saint Ann Church, Providence, effective October 1.
The sudden change has been brought about by a continuing shortage of clergy to staff parishes. An unexpected vacancy occurred in Saint Francis of Assisi Church in Wakefield resulting in transferring Father Albert Ranallo, current St. Ann Pastor to the position also effective October 1.
Father Nolasco will move the Latino community to the new location in the coming weeks in order to reach out to the growing number of Hispanic people who live in the Eagle Park neighborhood surrounding Saint Ann Church.
The only English Mass in Saint Edward Church will continue on Sundays at 9am celebrated by Father Ed or Father Stephano, when he returns.
Our prayers and support are with Father Nolasco in his new assignment and we look forward to working with him in the transition and in the future.