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Archbishop Timothy Dolan

Rome, Italy, Feb 13, 2009 / 02:30 pm (CNA).- The eagerly anticipated appointment of the new Archbishop of New York appears to be just around the corner. The well-connected Italian journalist Paolo Rodari, who writes for Il Reformista, is reporting that Archbishop Timothy Dolan of Milwaukee will soon be announced as the new head of the most important U.S. diocese.

Church watchers have been itching to hear who will replace Cardinal Edward Egan for almost two years and as Rodari reports, "the announcement should arrive shortly."

Rumors have been circulating with increasing frequency over the past several weeks, including a January 29 report by Edward Pentin on Newsmax.com that pointed speculation in the direction of Dolan.

Rodari reports today that Il Riformista has "collected leaks" that say "Pope Benedict XVI has decided on Archbishop Timothy Dolan of Milwaukee."

Rodari also claims that although other American prelates would have preferred a stronger personality to take on the Obama Administration’s animus towards Catholics, Dolan is being tapped as a pastoral leader with a "soft touch."

Agreeing with Pentin’s earlier report, Rodari says that Archbishop of Hartford Henry Mansell, Archbishop of Atlanta Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Newark John Myers and the Archbishop of San Juan, Puerto Rico Roberto Gonzalez Nieves, were all in the running.

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Published by: Tim Capper
Milwaukee, WI 02/16/2009 10:34 PM EST

Yes Germaine you are correct in what you say. Milwaukee, like New York does not need a glad-handing politician, but a man of deep faith and prayer. If Dolan does go to New York, then it is safe to say that Pope Benedict has been decieved.

Published by: E. Byrne
Wsconsin, USA 02/15/2009 06:48 PM EST

Dolan's brother Bob is a radio talk show host in Milwaukee. Archbp. Dolan is a pastoral man who has tremendous credibility and restores public trust in the church.

Published by: Timothy Surges
Milwaukee,WI 02/14/2009 10:24 PM EST

Archbishop Dolan will not be a good choice for New York. He has kept all of Weakland's people in place. he has not been good to the abuse victims. I hear he does get along with the priests, because he lets them do what they want.

Published by: Wes
East TN 02/14/2009 05:54 PM EST

Archbishop Gregory was not in attendance at any national, pro-life Catholic event. He hasn't reformed his own diocese, why would he bring reform to NYC or confront the abortion industry now? Go Arch. Dolan - the red hat for you!

Published by: Diane Michal
Chicagoland, IL 02/14/2009 02:52 PM EST

While Bishop Dolan is solid, I would rather have seen Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz in that position.
Bishop Bruskewitz is no nonsense and strong!He would have 'cleaned house' nicely!

Published by: germantown_kid
germantown wis 02/14/2009 02:44 PM EST

Archbishop Dolan will be missed here in the Milwaukee Diocese. He is a good conservative Catholic. Please send another conservative to Milwaukee to replace Dolan.

Published by: antonius
providence, RI, USA 02/14/2009 12:49 PM EST

Archbishop Dolan is probably the most talented preacher in the country, a real instantiation of B16's call to focus on the "yes's" of the Christian faith instead of the "no's." He'll be great for NY and even greater for the Church in America. I hope that the rumors come true.

Published by: Rreg
York SC 02/14/2009 11:23 AM EST

"Obama's animus towards Catholics" is an interesting statement. He is more like the guy who is doing everything to undermine the Church, while smiling and shaking your hand at the same time. Bishops need to stand tall against this administration. Otherwise the Church will be plowed under.

Published by: JoAnn
Utica 02/14/2009 10:46 AM EST

We needed someone to crack the whip so to speak against these devils. We are praying for someone more traditional in the Syracuse Diocese also.

Published by: Hattie
Milwaukee 02/14/2009 09:31 AM EST

It is a sad day for New York. Those of us who have lived under the tyrany of T. Dolan for the past 7 years and seen his glad-handing, Irish policitcal appeal to the right wing wealthy know all too well that he has spent most of his time and energy working for this post. Cardinal Rigali promiseed it to him and thus the "bishop maker' of the US has fulfilled his promise to Dolan.
People of New York get ready for a disingenuous, over bearing bafoon who may fool some, but not the people, parishes, priests and finances he has used, abused and destroyed in Milwaukee. May God have mercy on New York!

Published by: Germaine Murray
St. Louis, MO 02/13/2009 11:16 PM EST

If in fact Archbishop Dolan will be named to New York, then it will be a sad day. He has done little to change the the Rembert Weakland culture of the Milwaukee diocese. The Vatican should consult with the good, solid, faithful, and orthodox Catholics of Milwaukee who are extremely frustrated with Archbishop Dolan's conciliation with the pro-Rembert priest of Milwaukee. Second, Dolan has been angling for this appointment to New York and has acted more as a placeholder in Milwaukee instead of a bishop who needed to address the leftist ideology entrenched within the diocesan structures and its priests.

Published by: John
Peoria, IL 02/13/2009 05:38 PM EST

Dolan would be a good choice: media-savvy; good with people; good with priests; conservative, yet not heavyhanded.

Published by: geri
florida 02/13/2009 05:24 PM EST

Members of a Faith with strong and unchanging moral stances who constantly have to explain to the un-churched the whole "hate the sin but love the sinner" thang as we Catholics do, should know better than to accuse the "Obama administration" of "animus towards Catholics."

(Save the Liturgy, Save the World)

Published by: Dan
Santa Fe/NM/US 02/13/2009 05:03 PM EST

'other American prelates would have preferred a stronger personality to take on the Obama Administration’s animus towards Catholics' --sad statement but at least we are all calling it as it is and not as the 'Catholics for Obama' had hoped for with wishful thinking devoid of fact.

Published by: Dan Deeny
Kirksville, MO, USA 02/13/2009 03:47 PM EST

Two points:
1. The article says "the Obama Administration's animus towards Catholics". But lots of Catholics work in the Obama Administration!
2. Archbishop Dolan will do a good job, but Archbishop Gregory would have been a better choice. He could point out the racist component of the abortion business to very good effect. New York is the media center of the U.S. And he has good pastoral experience.

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