Imam Farid & Sister Na'ima Ansari
Imam Farid became a Muslim at the age of 19 with the then Nation of Islam. His life has been a continuous study of the religion Al-Islam. He attended Imam training in VA in 1993 and Al Azhar University in 2005. Sister Na'ima was "restored" to the religion of Al-Islam at 32 years of age. She speaks often to women's groups and at other community engagements. The Ansari's are blessed to have completed the Hajj. They have served RWU as chaplains since 2002.
Muslim American Dawah Center of RI
508 Prairie Ave Providence, RI 02907
(401) 621-9494
FANA4647@aol.com
Rabbi Marc Jagolinzer
Rabbi Jagolinzer is a very active religious leader in Rhode Island. He has served on several councils, including a term as the President of the Rhode Island Board of Rabbis. He has been a member of the RWU chaplaincy for several years. He is also a chaplain at Johnson & Wales University.
Temple Shalom
220 Valley Rd Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-9002
rabjag@earthlink.net
Father Dean Perri
Father Dean Perri was ordained in June 2002 and has studied at the Vatican. He has been a chaplain for RWU for almost a year. He has made himself available to the campus community and enjoys being involved with our campus activities. He conducts a Mass Sunday nights at 8pm in CAS 162.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
141 State St Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-9449
dpperri@fullchannel.net
http://faculty.rwu.edu/dperri/
Reverend Daniel Randall
Pastor Dan was born and raised in the small farm town of Sheldon, Iowa. From there he attended the University of Northern Iowa and Yale Divinity School. Pastor Dan, was ordained in 1987 and has served UCC churches ever since. In 2001 he was called to Active Duty in the USAF, where he served as a chaplain overseas and in Washington D.C. before moving to Bristol in 2003. He is our most recent addition to the RWU chaplaincy.
First Congregational Church of Bristol
281 High St Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 253-7288
pastordan@clergy.net
All of our chaplains hold various office hours at the university. They are also available for appointments outside of specified office hours.