Community Corner

New Pastor Appointed To OLM

The Rev. Bernard A. Healey will take over at Our Lady of Mercy on Aug. 1.

 

Bishop Tobin has appointed the Rev. Bernard A. Healey, most recently pastor of St. Ambrose in Lincoln, as pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Church, following the unexpected death of longtime OLM pastor Monsignor John Lolio in May.

According to the Archdiocese of Providence, Healey will stay on as the diocesan liaison to the state legislature and director of the Rhode Island Catholic Conference.

Find out what's happening in East Greenwichwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Healey was born in Providence and is the youngest of nine children.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here