Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island
Diocese of Rhode Island | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | Rhode Island |
| Ecclesiastical province | Province I |
| Statistics | |
| Congregations | 52 (2024) |
| Members | 12,781 (2023) |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Episcopal Church |
| Established | November 18, 1790 |
| Cathedral | Cathedral of St John |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | W. Nicholas Knisely |
| Map | |
Location of the Diocese of Rhode Island | |
| Website | |
| episcopalri.org | |
The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island is a diocese of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, encompassing the state of Rhode Island. It is one of seven New England dioceses that make up Province 1.
The former episcopal seat of the diocese, the Cathedral of St. John is at 271 North Main Street in the see city of Providence. It has subsequently been closed. The bishop is the Right Reverend W. Nicholas Knisely, the thirteenth office holder.
The diocese reported 17,618 members in 2015 and 12,781 members in 2023; no membership statistics were reported nationally in 2024 parochial reports. Plate and pledge income reported for the 52 congregations in 2024 was $9,171,215. Average Sunday attendance (ASA) in 2024 was 3,171 persons.