Category Archives: Church News

Congratulations, Diocese of Rochester!

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today, the Holy Father named Bishop Salvatore Ronald Matano bishop of Rochester, New York. Bishop Matano was born in 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island. He entered seminary at Our Lady of Providence, and studied theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University … Continue reading →

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I Scarcely Know Where to Begin….

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Deacon Bob

There is so much happening that I scarcely know where to begin. I am referencing what is occurring in the Church, especially with the continued press that the Holy Father has been given and for which he has been asking. … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of St. Cloud!

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Today, the Holy Father has appointed Bishop Donald Kettler bishop of St. Cloud, Minnesota after accepting the resignation of Bishop John Kinney.. Kettler, finora Vescovo della diocesi di Fairbanks (U.S.A,). Bishop Kettler was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and entered Crosier … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of San Diego!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of Bishop Robert Brom as bishop of San Diego. His coadjutor, Bishop Cirilo Flores has succeeded him. Bishop Cirilo Flores was born in Corona, California, on June 20, 1948, the third child of … Continue reading →

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August 6, 1978

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Thirty-five years ago tomorrow, I was standing at a train station in Oslo, Norway along with three of my colleagues from the North American College. We were on a European month-long holiday, touring Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Our intention … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Bridgeport!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Deacon Bob

At noon, Rome time, today the Holy Father appointed Bishop Frank J. Caggiano bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Until now, Bishop Caggiano was an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Brooklyn. Bishop Caggiano was born in Brooklyn on March … Continue reading →

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Catholic Nun In India Gang Raped

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Deacon Bob

News like this is difficult to hear, but I bring it to your attention because this is not the only such crime committed against Christian women in third world nations. It speaks not only of the condition and station of … Continue reading →

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It Official: John Paul II and John XXIII will be Canonized!

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has given his approval to the canonization of both Pope John Paul II and John XXIII. In a rather unusual move, Pope Francis has dispensed with the necessity of a second miracle in John XXIII’s case. (Please … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Fargo; Welcome Bishop Folda!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Bishop John Folda was recently ordained the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Fargo, succeeding Bishop Samuel Aquila. The principle ordaining prelate was Archbishop John Nienstedt from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Below is a photo of Bishop … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of El Paso!

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

At noon, Rome time, today, the Holy Father named Bishop Mark J. Seitz bishop of El Paso, Texas. Bishop Seitz until now had been auxiliary bishop of Dallas. Bishop Seitz was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1954, studied at the … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Grand Rapids!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has appointed Father David J. Walkowiak, a priest from the diocese of Cleveland, to be the next bishop of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rev. David J. Walkowiak was born on June 18, 1953 in Cleveland, and studied theology … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Fargo!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday the Holy Father appointed bishop of Fargo, North Dakota, Father John T. Folda, a priest from the diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. Bishop-elect Folda is 51 years old, born in Omaha. He studied at St. Charles Borromeo seminary in Pennsylvania, … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Archdiocese of Dubuque!

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation of archbishop Jerome Hanus, OSB of the archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa and has appointed its new archbishop Bishop Michael Jackels who has been the bishop of Wichita, Kansas. Arcbishop-elect Jackels was born in Rapid City, South Dakota … Continue reading →

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The Holy Father’s Concern for Victims of Abuse

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Pope Francis met yesterday with the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and told him to move forward in dealing with sexual abuse cases, to protect minors from such violence, to help those who have been … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Our new Holy Father is Pope Francis! Formerly Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina, Pope Francis is a Jesuit and a man of great holiness. A man who knows the poor, and who has taken the name of a great saint … Continue reading →

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