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Bishop Michael Warfel's resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings was accepted by Pope Francis on Aug. 22, 2023.

Pope Francis accepts resignation of Great Falls-Billings Bishop Michael Warfel

Aug 22, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Bishop Michael Warfel will be automatically succeeded by 57-year-old Bishop Jeffrey Fleming, coadjutor bishop of Great Falls-Billings. Read more

Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron speaking April 25, 2019 at The Catholic University of America.

‘We weep with Jesus’: Catholic bishops lament pro-abortion ballot victories

Nov 11, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

As pro-abortion measures won on state ballots and pro-life measures faced defeat, Catholic bishops responded to election results with profound... Read more

The White House, Washington, DC.

White House consults bishops on church reopening guidelines

Apr 29, 2020

By Ed Condon

The White House has consulted four Catholic bishops who have reinstituted public Masses as the Trump administration considers issuing guidelines... Read more

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