James T. Ruggieri
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 | January 12, 1968 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| 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 priest of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Portland.
Biography[edit]
On June 24, 1995, Ruggieri was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopal career[edit]
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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ 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[edit]
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland Official Site
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Official Site
- James Thomas Ruggieri profile at Catholic-Hierarchy.org
Episcopal succession[edit]
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