The Holy Father a few hours ago appointed bishop of Yakima, Washington, Bishop Joseph J. Tyson who has been the auxiliary bishop of Seattle. Bishop Tyson was born in the diocese of Yakima in 1957, studied at the Catholic University of the United States and was ordained a priest for the archdiocese of Seattle in 1989. He was ordained a bishop in 2005.
Congratulations, diocese of Yakima!
