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His Excellency

Most Rev. James T. Ruggieri

Bishop

Diocese of Portland

Born: January 12, 1968 · Providence · Age 58
Ordained priest: June 24, 1995
Ordained bishop: May 7, 2024
Rite: Latin

A priest for 31 years, 4 months

A bishop for 2 years, 5 months

16 years, 2 months until canonical retirement

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Jan 1968

Born

January 12, 1968 · Providence

Jun 1995

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 24, 1995

Feb 2024

Appointed Bishop of Portland

February 13, 2024 · Portland, Maine, United States

May 2024

Ordained Bishop

May 7, 2024

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