This page concerns Anthony DeAngelis, a Monsignor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence who served at Sacred Heart Church in West Warwick for more than four decades and died January 23, 1990. The Diocese’s published list prints his date of birth as October 14, 1908; the Attorney General’s records print October 14, 1909 — both are stated here with attribution. He was ordained March 18, 1935. He is not the same person as, and should not be confused with, Father Joseph D’Angelo, a different and unrelated priest. This page does not refer to any other person of the same or similar name. Assignments are reproduced from the Diocese’s records and the Attorney General’s report — see how this database is verified.
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Monsignor Anthony DeAngelis’s ministry, per the Diocese’s record, comprised St. Bartholomew and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Providence and then forty-three years at Sacred Heart Church in West Warwick, from 1936 until his 1979 retirement. His name appears on two official lists that classify him differently: the Diocese of Providence’s published List of Publicly Accused Clergy – Deceased, and Appendix A of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s 2026 report, which includes him among the 72 clergy the Attorney General determined to have been credibly accused (Appendix A, p. 2). This page states both classifications, side by side, with citations.
What happened to Monsignor DeAngelis?
According to the Diocese of Providence’s published list, his status reads, in full: “Died 1/23/1990; Predeceased any allegation received”. That is, per the Diocese’s record, he died before any allegation was received. The Attorney General’s entry records that Bishop Gelineau granted him permission to retire on November 1, 1979, and that he died on January 23, 1990, at the age of 80 (Appendix A, p. 71).
The Attorney General’s Appendix A records that in 1994, Dr. Ann Hagan Webb — who authorized the report to publish her name — reported to the Diocese that Monsignor DeAngelis sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions between 1957 and 1965, beginning when she was a young girl at Sacred Heart School in West Warwick; the assaults reportedly took place in the rectory of Sacred Heart Church (Appendix A, p. 69; Report, p. 65). Per the entry, “[t]his is the only allegation of sexual misconduct against him in the files produced by the Diocese to this Office” (Appendix A, p. 69).
The entry records that the Diocese’s “Review Committee for the Protection of Children” took up the complaint on August 29, 1994, and determined that the Diocese had no legal or financial obligation based on what it viewed as unsubstantiated allegations; ultimately, however, the Diocese provided Dr. Webb with financial compensation for counseling — Diocesan records indicate a total of $51,455 over an extended period (Appendix A, p. 69; Appendix A, p. 71). Dr. Webb also reported the abuse to the Rhode Island State Police on March 31, 2014; the State Police informed her that because DeAngelis died in 1990, they would take her statement but there could be no criminal investigation (Appendix A, p. 69).
Dr. Webb has become a prominent advocate for survivors of clergy abuse: Rhode Island’s 2019 statute-of-limitations reform, known colloquially as “Annie’s Law,” is named for her (Report, p. 270).
Where Monsignor DeAngelis served: assignment history
The Diocese of Providence publishes the following assignment record:
| Assignment | Location | Years |
|---|---|---|
| St. Bartholomew Church | Providence, RI | 1935–1936 |
| Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church | Providence, RI | 1936 |
| Sacred Heart Church | West Warwick, RI | 1936–1979 |
Source: Diocese of Providence, individual clergy record, verified July 21, 2026; entries reproduced as published. The Attorney General’s Appendix A prints the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel assignment as “1936 – 1936” where the Diocese prints a single “1936,” and adds a “1979: Retired” line the Diocese’s record does not include (Appendix A, p. 69). The Diocese’s list prints his date of birth as 10/14/1908 where the Attorney General prints Oct. 14, 1909; each is stated here as the official documents print it.
How the two official lists classify Monsignor DeAngelis — and why they differ
The Diocese of Providence lists Anthony DeAngelis on its List of Publicly Accused Clergy – Deceased — a category the Diocese maintains separately from its credibly accused lists. The Rhode Island Attorney General’s report (March 4, 2026) reached its own determination and includes Monsignor Anthony DeAngelis among the 72 clergy “determined by the Attorney General to have been credibly accused of child sexual misconduct in the Diocese of Providence” (Appendix A, p. 2). In the report’s words: “The Diocese lists Father Tedeschi, and one other priest, Monsignor Anthony DeAngelis, as ‘publicly accused,’ as opposed to ‘credibly accused,’ clergy” (Report, p. 63). Both classifications are official, current, and stated here side by side. He is one of the 75 names on the Diocese of Providence credibly accused list, explained.
The Diocese’s published explanation of its “publicly accused” category, as reproduced in the Attorney General’s report, states that each of the two priests in the category “retired in good standing,” that each “is the subject of a single allegation” made after his death, that the claims “could not be verified or substantiated without any corroborating witnesses or facts,” and that significant publicity at legislative hearings “warranted a separate category” (Appendix A, p. 69 n.8). The Attorney General, applying the credible-allegation standard in its 2019 agreement with the Diocese, nonetheless included him in Appendix A (Appendix A, p. 2).
The report’s summary of the allegations states: “In 1994, Dr. Ann Hagan Webb reported to the Diocese that Monsignor Anthony DeAngelis sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions between 1957 and 1965, when she was a young girl” (Appendix A, p. 69).
As the Attorney General’s report itself states, unless otherwise noted, the details in its Appendix A are allegations — not facts proven in a courtroom or admitted by the accused — and the individuals named are generally entitled to a presumption of innocence (Appendix A, p. 2). Monsignor DeAngelis was never criminally charged; the only allegation documented in the produced files was first reported in 1994, four years after his death, and the State Police advised in 2014 that no criminal investigation could be conducted against a deceased suspect (Appendix A, p. 69).
If you were at Sacred Heart in West Warwick — or its parish school: the Rhode Island revival window
Rhode Island’s revival window allows civil claims for childhood sexual abuse regardless of how long ago it occurred — until June 30, 2028. His death in 1990 does not affect the right to bring a claim; claims are brought against the responsible institution:
- How Rhode Island’s revival window works
- Can you still sue if the priest has died?
- The June 30, 2028 deadline
- Who can file a claim
See also the separately listed record for Father Joseph D’Angelo.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anthony DeAngelis on the credibly accused list? The two official lists differ. The Diocese of Providence lists him on its List of Publicly Accused Clergy – Deceased — a separate category from its credibly accused lists. The Rhode Island Attorney General’s 2026 report includes him in Appendix A, among the 72 clergy the Attorney General determined to have been credibly accused (Appendix A, p. 2).
Was Monsignor DeAngelis ever criminally charged? No. The allegation documented in the produced records was first reported to the Diocese in 1994, after his 1990 death, and the State Police informed the complainant in 2014 that no criminal investigation could be conducted (Appendix A, p. 69).
What does “publicly accused” mean? It is the Diocese’s own category. Per the Diocese’s published explanation, as reproduced in the Attorney General’s report, the two priests in the category “retired in good standing,” each is “the subject of a single allegation” made after death that “could not be verified or substantiated,” and publicity at legislative hearings “warranted a separate category” (Appendix A, p. 69 n.8).
He died in 1990 — can a claim still be filed? Yes. Under the revival window, claims may be filed until June 30, 2028, regardless of when the abuse occurred or whether the priest is living.
Confidential help
If something happened to you at Sacred Heart in West Warwick or its school, you can speak with a Rhode Island attorney confidentially, at no cost and with no obligation. You don’t need records or proof in hand to have a conversation, and you don’t need to have told anyone before. Contact Marin & Murphy Law Firm confidentially.
Other credibly accused clergy who served at these parishes
The official assignment records above overlap with those of other clergy on the official lists — the same institution of record, at any period, which is not an assertion that they served there at the same time:
- Father Charles Dolan — also served at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Providence
- Father Edmund Micarelli — also served at Sacred Heart Church, West Warwick
- Father Joseph D’Angelo — also served at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Providence
- Father Peter Tedeschi — also served at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Providence
Related town records: see all verified Providence records, plus West Warwick records.
Reporting resources
Anyone with information about abuse may contact the Rhode Island State Police Special Victims Unit at (401) 764-0142, the RI Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-RI-CHILD (1-800-742-4453), or the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office at (401) 274-4400.
Questions About These Records? Talk With Marin & Murphy — Confidentially
If the assignment history on this page overlaps with your own — a parish, a school, a set of years — and you want to understand what it may mean for a claim under Rhode Island’s revival window, our attorneys can review it with you. Marin & Murphy Law Firm is a Rhode Island law firm representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse under the revival window (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028). A conversation is free and confidential, nothing is filed and no one is contacted unless you decide, and there is no fee unless you recover. Call (401) 269-3381, or start with our Rhode Island clergy abuse lawyer page.
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Verification: every fact on this page is checked against both official sources — the Diocese of Providence’s published records and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s report — with source conflicts stated, not silently resolved. See how this database is verified.
Sources: Diocese of Providence, List of Credibly Accused Clergy (including its List of Publicly Accused Clergy – Deceased) and individual clergy record (verified July 21, 2026); Rhode Island Attorney General, Report on the Diocese of Providence and Appendix A (March 4, 2026). Where the two official sources differ (the classification itself (publicly accused vs. credibly accused); the birth date (10/14/1908 vs. Oct. 14, 1909); and the Attorney General’s added 1979 retirement row), both are stated with attribution. Information current as of July 21, 2026; official lists are working documents and may change.