Vatican City, Aug 14, 2007 / 07:18 am
The Vatican announced this morning that Pope Benedict XVI has chosen Bishop Robert J. Baker, currently the bishop of Charleston, South Carolina to head the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama.
The Diocese of Birmingham will introduce Bishop Baker as its new bishop-elect this morning in a press conference at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral Life Center.
The diocese has been without a bishop since 2005 when Bishop David Foley retired but remained on as the diocesan administrator until now. One institution that makes the diocese stand out is EWTN, the global Catholic satellite network founded by Mother Angelica.
Bishop Baker, a native of Ohio, is aware of the potential impact of EWTN and has co-authored the book, "When Did We See You, Lord?" with EWTN personality the Fr. Benedict J. Groeschel.