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Bishop Jorge Rodriguez.

At ordination, Denver's new bishop reminded to proclaim Christ

Nov 4, 2016

The reality of evil and the tender mercy of Jesus Christ were on the mind of Denver’s new auxiliary Bishop... Read more

Archbishop Blase Cupich at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral for the Rite of Reception Nov. 17, 2014.

New Chicago archbishop: Be authentic, leave your comfort zone

Nov 18, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Newly installed Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Cupich’s first public homily stressed the importance of personal witness “with joy and compassion,”... Read more

Bishop Michael C. Barber leaves the Cathedral of Christ the Light after his ordination and installation as Bishop of Oakland.

New Oakland bishop looks to Pope Francis' example

May 31, 2013

Bishop Michael C. Barber, S.J., was ordained and installed as Bishop of Oakland on May 25, promising to follow Pope... Read more

Installation of Archbishop Alexander Sample in Portland, Oregon on April 2, 2013.

Archbishop Sample exhorts Portland to focus on Jesus

Apr 3, 2013

Archbishop Alexander Sample was installed as head of the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore. on Tuesday, using his homily to encourage... Read more

Bishop Oscar Cantu.

New Las Cruces bishop urges transformation through Jesus

Mar 1, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Bishop Oscar Cantú became head of the Diocese of Las Cruces, N.M. on Feb. 28, using his homily to encourage... Read more

Bishop Kevin W. Vann gives the homily during his installation Mass as the fourth bishop of Orange, Calif.

New Orange bishop encourages Catholic unity in diversity

Dec 11, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

In his first homily as head of the Orange diocese, Bishop Kevin Vann urged Catholics to help build up the... Read more

Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin is seated in his cathedra during his installation Mass on Dec. 3, 2012.

Archbishop Tobin asks Catholics to evangelize with passion

Dec 4, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Archbishop Joseph William Tobin was installed as the sixth Archbishop of Indianapolis on Monday, calling on Catholics to live the... Read more

Bishop James D. Conley gives communion during his installation Mass at Risen Christ Cathedral in Lincoln, Neb. on Nov. 20, 2012.

At Lincoln installation, Bishop Conley says holiness is success

Nov 20, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

As he was installed in the Diocese of Lincoln on Tuesday, Bishop James D. Conley stressed the need for bishops... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone.

San Francisco's new archbishop seeks to rebuild God's house

Oct 4, 2012

At his installation Mass in San Francisco, Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone encouraged a renewal of the Church in the footsteps... Read more

Archbishop-designate Salvatore Cordileone and Episcopal Bishop Marc Andrus.

Episcopal bishop gives Archbishop Cordileone frosty welcome

Oct 3, 2012

The Episcopal bishop of California Marc Andrus has written a letter to his diocese in which he characterized Catholic Church... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan (L) with Bishop Richard J. Malone, as they process into St. Joseph Cathedral. Photo courtesy of Keenan Communications Group.

New Buffalo bishop stresses need for modern-day martyrs

Aug 11, 2012

As Bishop Richard J. Malone became the fourteenth Bishop of Buffalo, N.Y. on Aug. 10, he outlined the need for... Read more

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila during his installation Mass on July 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.

Denver's new archbishop urges fidelity to Christ

Jul 18, 2012

In his role as Denver's new shepherd, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila told the archdiocese that his desire for the community... Read more

Archbishop William E. Lori sits for the first time in his cathedra at Baltimore's Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on May 16, 2012.

At installation, Baltimore archbishop affirms faith's role in national life

May 16, 2012

At his May 16 installation in the “Premier See” of the U.S. Church, new Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori urged... Read more