Background
McManus, Robert Joseph was born on July 5, 1951 in Providence. Son of Edward W. and Helen F. (King) McManus.
McManus, Robert Joseph was born on July 5, 1951 in Providence. Son of Edward W. and Helen F. (King) McManus.
Bachelor, Catholic University America, Washington. Master of Arts, Catholic University America, Washington. Master of Divinity, Toronto School Theology.
Department of Science and Technology, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome.
Ordained priest Diocese of Providence, 1978, auxiliary bishop, 1999—2004. Assistant chaplain St. Joseph Hospital, 1978. Associate pastor St. Matthew Parish, Cranston, Rhode Island, 1978—1981, St. Anthony Parish, Providence, 1981—1982.
Catholic chaplain Community College Rhode Island, Warwick, 1982—1984. Director Diocesan Office of Ministerial Formation, 1986. Diocesan vicar education, 1987.
Resident St. Luke Parish, Barrington, Rhode Island, 1987. Named monsignor, 1997. Rector Our Lady of Providence Seminary, 1998—2004.
Ordained bishop, 1998. Bishop Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts, since 2004. Theological consultant, editorial writer The Providence Visitor newspaper.
Chairman committee on education United States Conference Catholic Bishops.