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In a significant appointment for the Catholic Church in the United States, Pope Francis has named Bishop Richard G. Henning of Providence, Rhode Island, as the next archbishop of Boston. Archbishop-elect Henning, who became the ninth bishop of Providence on May 1, 2023, will succeed Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley, OFM Cap., who has served as the archbishop of Boston since 2003. The Holy See announced the appointment today.
According to the Boston Globe, Archbishop Henning inherits a stable situation in Boston. The archdiocese operated a $15 million deficit in 2003, when Cardinal O’Malley took the helm. In 2023, the diocese had a $13 million surplus. Cardinal O’Malley offered his retirement to Pope Francis in 2019, as required by canon law, having reached his 75th birthday. However, at the Holy Father’s behest, Cardinal O’Malley, 80, has continued to lead the archdiocese.
The Archdiocese of Boston is one of the oldest dioceses in the U.S. It was founded in 1808. Serving 1.8 million Catholics across 144 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, the archdiocese is the fourth largest in the nation.
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A legacy of hope and renewal
Archbishop Henning, 59, brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to pastoral ministry to his new role. He has been widely recognized for his efforts to engage with diverse communities and his dedication to fostering a spirit of hope and renewal within the Church. His appointment comes as the Archdiocese of Boston continues to navigate the clerical sexual abuse crisis that plunged the diocese into chaos more than 20 years ago.According to the Boston Globe, Archbishop Henning inherits a stable situation in Boston. The archdiocese operated a $15 million deficit in 2003, when Cardinal O’Malley took the helm. In 2023, the diocese had a $13 million surplus. Cardinal O’Malley offered his retirement to Pope Francis in 2019, as required by canon law, having reached his 75th birthday. However, at the Holy Father’s behest, Cardinal O’Malley, 80, has continued to lead the archdiocese.
The Archdiocese of Boston is one of the oldest dioceses in the U.S. It was founded in 1808. Serving 1.8 million Catholics across 144 cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts, the archdiocese is the fourth largest in the nation.
Short tenure in Providence
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Bishop Richard Henning named new archbishop of Boston
Pope Francis has named Bishop Richard G. Henning of Providence, Rhode Island, the next archbishop of Boston, the Holy See announced today.
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