Emily Rizza

Emily Rizza serves as the Executive Assistant to the Secretary for Evangelization and Pastoral Planning. A native of Connecticut, she moved to Rhode Island in 2019 to pursue graduate studies at Providence College. 

Before joining the Evangelization and Pastoral Planning team, Emily worked as an Executive Assistant at McAuley Ministries in Providence. She also spent five years teaching high school English at Saint Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, where she combined her love for literature with her dedication to Catholic education. 

Emily holds a B.A. in English Literature from Assumption College (now Assumption University) and earned her M.Ed. in Secondary Education from Providence College through the PACT program (Providence Alliance for Catholic Teachers). 

Raised in a devout Catholic family, Emily’s faith has been a guiding force throughout her life. Her spiritual journey was nurtured through her active participation in youth and campus ministry, and continues to grow through her commitment to the Church. She is honored to serve the diocese and is passionate about sharing Christ’s love with those around her.