James T. Ruggieri

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James Thomas Ruggieri
Bishop of Portland
Church
Diocese Portland
AppointedFebruary 13, 2024
InstalledMay 7, 2024
Predecessor Robert Deeley
Orders
OrdinationJune 24, 1995
by  Louis Edward Gelineau
ConsecrationMay 7, 2024
by  Seán Patrick O'Malley, Robert Deeley, and Richard Henning
Personal details
Born (1968-01-12) January 12, 1968 (age 56)
Education
MottoAuspice Maria
(Under the protection of Mary)
Styles of
James Thomas Ruggieri
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Reference style
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious styleBishop

James Thomas Ruggieri (born January 12, 1968) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Portland in Maine.

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Biography

Early life

James Ruggieri was born 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. [2]

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 [2] [3]

Ruggieri served as pastor for 20 years a St. Patrick Parish in Providence. For the last four years, he also served as pastor at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in the same city. [2]

Episcopal career

Pope Francis appointed Ruggieri as bishop of Portland on February 13, 2024. [1] [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. [3]

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References

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

Episcopal succession

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Portland
2024–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent