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Archbishop-elect Richard Henning speaks with “EWTN News In Depth” host Catherine Hadro on Aug. 9, 2024, about his upcoming role as archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston.

Boston Archbishop-elect Henning: ‘My mission is going to be the people in front of me’

Aug 10, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

In an interview with “EWTN News In Depth,” Archbishop-elect Richard Henning, 59, said the call from the apostolic nuncio caught... Read more

Cardinal Seán O’Malley and Archbishop-elect Richard Henning.

Pope Francis appoints Providence Bishop Richard Henning as archbishop of Boston

Aug 5, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The Vatican said on Monday that the Holy Father accepted Cardinal Sean O’Malley’s resignation from the archdiocese where he has... Read more

Bishop Richard Henning (left) and Bishop Thomas Tobin.

Pope Francis accepts retiring Providence Bishop Thomas Tobin’s resignation 

May 1, 2023

By Joe Bukuras

Bishop Tobin is succeeded by Bishop Richard Henning, whom Pope Francis in November appointed as coadjutor bishop of Providence.  Read more

Bishop Richard Henning

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Henning as coadjutor bishop of Providence

Nov 23, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis appointed Bishop Richard Henning as a coadjutor bishop of Providence on Wednesday. Read more

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