Vatican City, Jan 23, 2017 / 08:24 am
On Monday, the Vatican announced that Msgr. Michael J. Boulette, founder of an organization dedicated entirely to giving spiritual direction and training spiritual directors, will now be an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Headed by Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller, the Archdiocese of San Antonio hasn't had an auxiliary bishop since 2013 when their previous auxiliary, Oscar Cantu, was named Bishop of Las Cruces.
Bishop-elect Boulette, 66, a member of the clergy of San Antonio, is the founder and director of the "Saint Peter upon the Water" center for spiritual direction and formation.
He launched the center in 2004 as place offering formation programs for priests who give spiritual direction, as well as opportunities for individuals to receive spiritual direction themselves. The center also publishes texts on spiritual topics and hosts speakers for parish retreats and missions.