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San Antonio's new auxiliary has a specialty in spiritual direction
On Monday, the Vatican announced that Msgr. Michael J. Boulette, founder of an organization dedicated entirely to giving spiritual direction... Read more
New Biloxi bishop humbled, joyed by his appointment
On Friday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis accepted the retirement of Bishop Roger Morin of Biloxi, and appointed Louisiana... Read more
New Rockville Centre bishop was baptized by Fulton Sheen
On Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop John O. Barres of Allentown – who was baptized by the famed and... Read more
Guantanamo bishop moving to a new archdiocese
On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Bishop Wilfredo Pino Estévez, who has led the Cuban diocese of Guantánamo-Baracoa for the... Read more
Archbishop Joseph Tobin named as head of Newark archdiocese
The Vatican announced Monday that recently nominated Cardinal-elect Archbishop Joseph William Tobin of Indianapolis will soon be taking over as... Read more
Pope taps parish priest as new bishop of Lubbock
The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has named Msgr. Robert Milner Coerver, a parish priest from the Diocese of... Read more
Want Catholics back in church? Reflect Jesus, Denver's new bishop says
Father Jorge Rodriguez, the next auxiliary bishop of Denver, believes there is a way to help lapsed Catholics return to... Read more
Pope Francis names new archbishop of Havana, Cuba
The Holy See announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Juan de la Caridad García Rodríguez of Camagüey to... Read more
Bishop Edward Rice 'humbled' to be new head of Missouri diocese
On Tuesday the Vatican announced that Bishop Edward M. Rice of St. Louis has been tapped by Pope Francis to... Read more
The story behind the new LA bishops' pectoral crosses
A sharp eye would have noticed that L.A.’s three auxiliary bishops-elect were wearing identical pectoral crosses. Read more
LA gets three new auxiliary bishops, including Fr. Robert Barron
Known for his online videos which tackle everything from the saints, to the “new atheism,” to the latest blockbuster film,... Read more
Brooklyn diocese receives two new bishops from Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Tuesday named two priests to become auxiliary bishops of the Diocese of Brooklyn: Monsignor James Massa and... Read more
Salt Lake City bishop appointed to New Mexico archdiocese
On Monday, Pope Francis appointed Bishop John Wester, who has led the Diocese of Salt Lake City since 2007 and... Read more
Bishop Coyne of Indianapolis picked to head Vermont diocese
Auxiliary Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Indianapolis has been chosen by Pope Francis to be the next bishop of Burlington,... Read more
New Gary, Indiana bishop praised for focus on evangelization
Pope Francis has named the next bishop of Gary, Indiana: Milwaukee’s Auxiliary Bishop Donald J. Hying, who drew praise for... Read more
New bishop of Boise prays for an understanding heart
Bishop Peter Christensen, the newly appointed Bishop of Boise, asked for prayers on Tuesday that he will be granted an... Read more
New bishop of Salford, England accepts appointment with trepidation
Bishop John Arnold, who was appointed Tuesday as Bishop of Salford, said that while the move will be a new... Read more
Pope Francis taps Blase Cupich to lead Chicago archdiocese
Pope Francis has appointed Spokane, Wash. Bishop Blase Cupich as the new shepherd of the Archdiocese of Chicago, replacing retiring... Read more
World Youth Day organizer named as next Sydney archbishop
Pope Francis has named the next Archbishop of Sydney: Parramatta Bishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., a Sydney native and a lead... Read more
Leeds' new bishop: 'I have longed and longed to be with you'
Msgr. Marcus Stock, who was appointed Monday as Bishop of Leeds, England, has said in a message to his new... Read more
