James T. Ruggieri

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James Thomas Ruggieri (born January 12, 1968) is an American Catholic prelate who serves as Bishop of Portland in Maine.

Biography

Early life

James Ruggieri was born on January 12, 1968, in Providence, Rhode Island, to John and Irene (Paolino) Ruggieri. He attended public schools in Barrington, Rhode Island. Deciding to become a priest, Ruggieri attended Providence College in Providence, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies. He then entered St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland, where he obtained a Master of Divinity.[1]

Priesthood

On June 24, 1995, Ruggieri was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Providence by Bishop Louis Gelineau at the Cathedral of Ss. Peter and Paul in Providence[1][2] Ruggieri served as pastor for 20 years at St. Patrick Parish in Providence. For four years after, he served as pastor at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in the same city.[1]

Episcopal career

Pope Francis appointed Ruggieri as bishop of Portland on February 13, 2024.[3][4][5] On May 7, 2024, Ruggieri was consecrated as a bishop by Cardinal Seán Patrick O'Malley, with Bishops Robert Deeley and Richard Henning serving as co-consecrators, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.[2]

Episcopal succession

Catholic Church titles
Preceded byRobert DeeleyBishop of Portland 2024–presentSucceeded byIncumbent

References

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3]"Bishop James T. Ruggieri | Diocese of Portland". portlanddiocese.org. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  2. 2.[2.2]"Bishop James Thomas Ruggieri [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
  3. 3."Resignations and Appointments, 13.02.2024" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. February 13, 2024. B0143. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  4. 4."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.
  5. 5.Graham, Gillian (February 13, 2024). "Bishop Deeley to retire from Catholic Diocese of Portland". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved February 13, 2024.