RI priest arrested on child molestation charges

A Rhode Island priest was arrested Thursday on child molestation charges, according to a law enforcement source.

John Petrocelli, 75, was on the list of credibly accused priests released by the Providence Diocese last year. Petrocelli was removed from ministry in 2002.

His past assignments are below:

St. Ann Church, Providence, 1971-1976

Cathedral of SS. Peter & Paul, Providence, 1976-1981

Holy Family Church, Woonsocket, 1981-1990

Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, North Providence, 1990-1994

St. Joseph Hospital, Providence 1994-2002

More to come.

This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI priest arrested on child molestation charges

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