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.
On June 24, 1995, Ruggieri was ordained to the priesthood.
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.