WARWICK — On Monday, April 28, the Diocese of Providence held its annual Priest Study Day, which also included honoring priests who are celebrating significant anniversaries of ordination. Pictured above are the eight jubilarian priests who were able to be present. Celebrating 25 years of priestly service: Rev. David Gaffney; Rev. Michael Kelley; Rev. Brendan Murphy, OP; Rev. Nuno da Silva Rodrigues, CSSp. Celebrating 40 years of priestly service: Rev. Jacques-Eddy Chavannes; Rev. Peter D’Ambrosia; Rev. Joseph Mappilamattel, CMI; Rev. Edward Pieroni; Rev. Raymond Suriani. Celebrating 50 years of priestly service: Rev. Msgr. Raymond Bastia; Rev. Roger Gagne; Rev. Paul Lemoi. Celebrating 55 years of priestly service: Rev. Msgr. Barry Connerton; Rev. Richard Desaulniers. Celebrating 60 years of priestly service: Rev. James V. Farley; Rev. William J. O’Neill; Rev. Gerald P. Pincince; Rev. Nicholas P. Smith. Celebrating 65 years of priestly service: Rev. Charles Maher and Rev. Msgr. Gerard Sabourin.
