This page collects, in one place, what the official record shows about credibly accused Catholic clergy who served in East Providence, Rhode Island: which parishes, schools, and institutions appear in the Diocese of Providence’s published assignment records and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 2026 report, and which listed clergy the record places at each. Every assignment below is quoted from those official sources — institution, town, and years of record — and every name links to a fully cited profile in our credibly accused database.
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For survivors from East Providence, the point of this page is practical: matching your memory of a parish and a period against the official record is usually the first step in evaluating a claim, and Rhode Island’s revival window makes the next two years the period in which previously expired claims can be brought.
East Providence parishes and institutions in the official record
The following East Providence institutions appear in the assignment records of clergy on the Diocese’s list or in the Attorney General’s report. The number of listed clergy whose records include each institution is shown in parentheses. Institutions in the villages of Riverside and Rumford are part of East Providence and are labeled with their village. The assignments are reproduced from the Diocese’s records as documented in the Attorney General’s report — see how this database is verified.
- St. Brendan Church (Riverside) (4)
- St. Margaret Church (Rumford) (3)
- East Bay Regional CYO Center (1)
- Sacred Heart Church (1)
- St. Francis Xavier Church (1)
- St. Francis Xavier Church (residence) (1)
- St. Martha Church (1)
Credibly accused clergy who served in East Providence
Grouped by institution; years are the years of record in the official assignment tables. “Served at” means the institution appears in that clergy member’s official assignment history for the years shown — it is not an assertion about what occurred there.
St. Brendan Church (Riverside)
- Father Charles Dolan — 1952–1953
- Father Oscar Ferland — 1953–1956
- Father Robert McIntyre — 1967–1971
- Father William O’Connell — 1952–1953
St. Margaret Church (Rumford)
- Father Joseph D’Angelo — 1981–1983
- Father John Ferry — 1965–1967
- Father Edward Kelley — 1978–1980
East Bay Regional CYO Center
- Father Peter Scagnelli — 1985–1986
Sacred Heart Church
- Father Charles Dolan — 1943–1949
St. Francis Xavier Church
- Father Louis Diogo — 1957–1964
St. Francis Xavier Church (residence)
- Father Louis Diogo — 2000–2006
St. Martha Church
- Father Normand Demers — 1990–2002
What “credibly accused” means — and does not mean
“Credibly accused” is the Rhode Island Attorney General’s investigative standard: “an allegation of Sexual Misconduct Perpetrated Against a Child where there is a reasonable basis to believe that the alleged conduct more likely than not occurred, as determined by the Attorney General” (Appendix A, p.2). It is not a criminal conviction and not a court’s finding of liability. Unless otherwise noted, the details in the official records “are only allegations, not facts proven in a courtroom or otherwise admitted by the accused individuals,” and the individuals named are generally entitled to a presumption of innocence (Appendix A, p.2). An assignment listed on this page means only that the Diocese’s published records or the Attorney General’s report place that clergy member at that institution during the years shown — it is not an assertion that abuse occurred at that location. Every fact on this page is checked against both official sources per our published methodology and corrections policy.
The revival window and East Providence survivors
Rhode Island’s revival window — created by the 2026 amendments to R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-1-51 — opened July 1, 2026 and closes June 30, 2028, and allows certain previously time-barred childhood sexual abuse claims to be filed, including claims against the institutions that supervised the individuals accused. If you attended or served at a East Providence parish or school during the years shown above, the June 30, 2028 deadline may apply to your claim; the revival window, explained and who can file cover the details, and conversations with us are confidential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Were there credibly accused clergy at East Providence parishes?
Yes — the official records place 10 of the 75 credibly accused clergy at 7 East Providence institutions during the years shown on this page. “Credibly accused” is the Attorney General’s investigative standard, not a criminal conviction.
What should I do if I recognize a name or parish from East Providence?
Each name above links to a fully cited profile of the official record. If the years and institution match your memory, a Rhode Island attorney can help you understand whether the revival window applies to you — confidentially and at no cost.
What is the deadline to file a revival-window claim?
Qualifying previously time-barred claims must be commenced no later than June 30, 2028. Claims that were never time-barred may be governed by the ordinary statute of limitations instead.
About This Information
About this information: This page is general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Whether any individual has a claim depends on the specific facts and must be evaluated by a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
About the Attorney General’s report: The findings of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 2026 report are the results of an investigation, not determinations of civil or criminal liability by a court. “Credibly accused” is the Attorney General’s investigative standard; it is not a criminal conviction. Individuals who have been charged are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
About the law’s status: Rhode Island’s revival-window law (effective July 1, 2026) is new. As of the date of publication, no court has ruled on whether the revival of previously time-barred claims against institutions is constitutional. We make no representation about how any court will rule.
Support resources: If you are a survivor seeking support, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office maintains a resources page for survivors of clergy abuse, at riag.ri.gov/diocese-report/resources.