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December 1
PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday, Nov. 23, the day before Thanksgiving, the faithful of the diocese got their first glimpse of the shepherd who will eventually succeed the eighth Bishop of Providence, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., when the Holy Father, Pope Francis, appointed Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, S.T.D, Coadjutor Bishop of Providence with the right of succession.Read More -
November 23
Pope Francis Appoints Coadjutor Bishop of Providence Richard Henning; Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Robert Evans: The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D. as Coadjutor Bishop of Providence with right of succession and has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Robert C. Evans, J.C.L as Auxiliary Bishop of Providence. The changes were publicized today in Washington, D.C. by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.Read More -
November 23
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D. as Coadjutor Bishop of Providence with right of succession and has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Robert C. Evans, J.C.L as Auxiliary Bishop of Providence.Read More
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The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.” - Psalm 126:1
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Relative to the Wednesday, November 23, 2022 announcement by the Diocese of Providence, below please find materials and resources to assist in sharing this good news across Rhode Island:
- Statement from the Diocese of Providence
- Media Fact Sheet and FAQs on Episcopal Appointments
- Each bishop's official biography, portrait and coat of arms:
- Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D. D., Eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Providence
- Most Rev. Robert C. Evans, D.D., J.C.L., Seventh Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Providence
- Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Providence, November 23, 2022
- Statement from Bishop Richard G. Henning:
- Biography
- Portrait
- Coat of Arms
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