The Pope has named a Providence priest as the new bishop of the Portland, Maine will be Father James Ruggieri.
“I am honored and humbled to have been chosen as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Portland by the Holy Father,” said Most Rev. Ruggieri. “I very much look forward to diving right into getting to know all who make up the diocese, especially the priests and parishioners. I am grateful that Bishop Deeley will retire in Maine and provide me with valuable support.”
Father Ruggieri is a graduate of Providence College and was ordained in 1995. He will be installed as the 13 bishop of Portland on May 7.
(Photo Credit: Diocese of Portland, Maine)