James T. Ruggieri
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James Thomas Ruggieri | |
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Bishop of Portland | |
Church | |
Diocese | Portland |
Appointed | February 13, 2024 |
Installed | May 7, 2024 |
Predecessor | Robert Deeley |
Orders | |
Ordination | June 24, 1995 by Louis Edward Gelineau |
Consecration | May 7, 2024 by Seán Patrick O'Malley, Robert Deeley, and Richard Henning |
Personal details | |
Born | Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. | January 12, 1968
Education | |
Motto | Auspice Maria |
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Styles of James Thomas Ruggieri | |
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Reference style | |
Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Religious style | Bishop |
James Thomas Ruggieri (born January 12, 1968) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Portland.
Biography
On June 24, 1995, Ruggieri was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopal career
Pope Francis appointed Ruggieri bishop for the Diocese of Portland on February 13, 2024.[1][2][3] On May 7, 2024, Ruggieri was consecrated as a bishop.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Resignations and Appointments, 13.02.2024" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. February 13, 2024. B0143. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ "Pope Francis names Most Rev. James T. Ruggieri as the next bishop of the Diocese of Portland, Maine". Diocese of Portland. February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
- ^ Graham, Gillian (February 13, 2024). "Bishop Deeley to retire from Catholic Diocese of Portland". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
External links
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Official Site
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Official Site
- James Thomas Ruggieri profile at Catholic-Hierarchy.org
Episcopal succession