Hundreds gathered at the Basilica of Ss. Peter & Paul in Lewiston April 14 for Solemn Evening Prayer held in thanksgiving for the episcopal ministry of Bishop Robert Deeley.

After 10 years as chief shepherd of the diocese, Bishop Deeley will be transitioning to the role of bishop emeritus with the upcoming ordination and installation of Bishop James Ruggieri on May 7.

“I am completing a time that has been very important in my life. I have served as bishop of Portland for 10 years. Now, it is time to move on to the next road the Lord opens for me,” Bishop Deeley said, according to a news release from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. “I always tell the priests there is no such thing as retirement in the priesthood. The same is true for bishops. We are freed of the responsibility of administrative matters and the governance of a diocese, but we remain bishops and continue with the ministry that we began in priesthood. I will do that here in Maine.”

 

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