U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Robert Deeley of Diocese of Portland
February 14, 2024
February 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement on Feb. 13, 2024:
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Appoints Rev. James Ruggieri as Successor
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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert P. Deeley, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Portland, and has appointed Reverend James T. Ruggieri, as Bishop-elect of Portland. Bishop-elect Ruggieri is a priest of the Diocese of Providence, and currentl . . .
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Appoints Rev. James Ruggieri as Successor
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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert P. Deeley, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Portland, and has appointed Reverend James T. Ruggieri, as Bishop-elect of Portland. Bishop-elect Ruggieri is a priest of the Diocese of Providence, and currentl . . .