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Statement from Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Bishop-Designate of Providence, on the passing of the Holy Father, Pope Francis: “With his warm smile and familiar pastoral style, Pope Francis made us all feel part of a world-wide parish..."

Save the Date! You are invited to the Holy Mass of Installation for Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., Tuesday, May 20 at 2 p.m. (procession to begin at 1:30 p.m.) in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. More details to follow as well as full coverage in the Rhode Island Catholic. (Photos: Laura Kilgus)

Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., newly announced as the 10th Bishop of Providence, celebrated Holy Mass at Noon in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, on the day of his appointment. Archbishop Richard G. Henning and Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Bishops Emeriti of Providence, and former Providence Auxiliary Bishop Robert C. Evans, concelebrated the Mass along with Monsignor Albert Kenney, Diocesan Administrator, along with other priests.

We invite you to watch the April 8, 2025 10 a.m. Press Conference welcoming Bishop Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. from the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, Rhode Island. "It is with great joy we share that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed His Excellency, the Most Reverend Bruce Alan Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., as the tenth Bishop of Providence. Bishop Lewandowski is currently Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore where he serves as Vicar for Hispanic Catholics and Vicar for Baltimore City. The change was announced today in Washington, D.C. by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States."

Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R. to be installed May 20 in the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul (PHOTO: LAURA KILGUS)

Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R., until now Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore, as the tenth Bishop of Providence. The changes were publicized today in Washington, D.C. by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States.

Archbishop Richard G. Henning, S.T.D. will be installed as the tenth Bishop and seventh Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston on Thursday, October 31, 2024 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Click to see how to watch...

By now, you have seen the news that the Holy Father has appointed me the next Archbishop of Boston. Of course, I am grateful to the Holy Father for his confidence in me and for entrusting this ministry to me. I hope that you will all understand that the news of the appointment has left me with very mixed emotions and even a sense of grief to leave this beautiful Diocese of Providence.

By RICK SNIZEK, Executive Editor, RI Catholic - BRAINTREE — It was a different feeling in the room this time as Archbishop-elect Richard G. Henning was elevated to a new position within the hierarchy of the Catholic Church for the second time in less than two years. (Photo: Rick Snizek)

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has appointed Most Reverend Richard G. Henning, S.T.D., currently the Bishop of Providence, as Archbishop of Boston. The appointment was publicized today in Washington, D.C. by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Providence. As required by the Code of Canon Law, Bishop Tobin presented a letter of resignation to the Holy Father upon reaching the age of 75 on April 1.

PROVIDENCE — In a glorious Mass of Reception at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul on Jan. 26, nine weeks after being appointed by Pope Francis to serve as coadjutor Bishop of Providence with the right of succession, Most Rev. Richard G. Henning, D.D., S.T.D., presented the papal bull, signed by the Holy Father, to Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, D.D., authenticating his appointment. Click for photos and more!

Toda la comunidad de habla hispana de Rhode Island, están cordialmente invitados a asistir. Actos culturales seguirán a la Misa, incluyendo bailes folclóricos y aperitivos étnicos. También habrá una transmisión en vivo disponible a través de YouTube para aquellos que no puedan asistir. Mira la transmisión en vivo - https://provd.io/live.

Welcome Bishop Henning! It was a joyful and historic day as the Diocese of Providence welcomed new Coadjutor Bishop Richard G. Henning at a Holy Mass of Reception today, Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence.

Watch the livestream of the Holy Mass of Reception to welcome Bishop Richard G. Henning as Coadjutor Bishop of Providence at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 26 on the diocesan YouTube channel - youtube.com/DioceseofProvidenceRI (https://provd.io/live)

Toda la comunidad de habla hispana de Rhode Island, están cordialmente invitados a asistir. Actos culturales seguirán a la Misa, incluyendo bailes folclóricos y aperitivos étnicos. También habrá una transmisión en vivo disponible a través de YouTube para aquellos que no puedan asistir.

Watch the livestream of the Holy Mass of Reception to welcome Bishop Richard G. Henning as Coadjutor Bishop of Providence at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 26 on the diocesan YouTube channel - youtube.com/DioceseofProvidenceRI (https://provd.io/live)

It is very appropriate that we gather today, on the day before Thanksgiving – the day when we pause to recall and to thank Almighty God for all of the gifts and blessings which he has given us. Today we have another wonderful blessing for which to be grateful – the appointment of Bishop Richard Henning as the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Providence.

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.

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.