The Holy Father today has announced the new archbishop of Philadelphia, replacing Cardinal Rigali who has retired. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap. is the new archbishop of that See, coming from the diocese of Denver. Archbishop Chaput is well-known and articulate in the defense of the faith. Congratulations, archdiocese of Philadelphia!
The Holy Father has also appointed bishop of Savannah, Georgia now bishop-elect Gregory John Hartmayer. Bishop-elect Hartmayer has been most recently pastor of St. John Vianney parish in the archdiocese of Atlanta. He was born in Buffalo, New York, entered the Franciscan order and was ordained a priets on May 5, 1979 at Albany, New York. He replaces Bishop J. Kevin Boland, who has retired. Congratulations, diocese of Savannah!
