Pope Francis Appoints Coadjutor Bishop of Providence Richard Henning

PROVIDENCE, R.I.—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.

The Diocese of Providence will host a press conference this morning, Wednesday, November 23 at 10 a.m. with Bishop Tobin and Bishop Henning at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence. Watch the press conference here.

No further information will be available until the press conference. A full media release, statements of Bishops Tobin and Henning, and more will be shared on the diocesan website, dioceseofprovidence.org/leadership following the close of the press conference.

Following the press conference, Bishop Henning will celebrate Holy Mass in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul at Noon. All are welcome. Watch the 12 p.m. Holy Mass here.

More at dioceseofprovidence/leadership.