Alumni News
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Rev. Msgr. Gerardo Colacicco named Auxiliary Bishop of New York
Pope Francis today appointed two of the archdiocese’s most well-respected priests, Msgr. Edmund J. Whalen, the vicar for clergy, and Msgr. Gerardo L. Colacicco, the pastor of St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception parish in Millbrook, as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of New York.
The appointments were announced by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Click Here To Read The Full ArticleSaturday, October 12, 2019
Rev. Msgr. Edmund Whalen named Auxiliary Bishop of New York
Pope Francis today appointed two of the archdiocese’s most well-respected priests, Msgr. Edmund J. Whalen, the vicar for clergy, and Msgr. Gerardo L. Colacicco, the pastor of St. Joseph-Immaculate Conception parish in Millbrook, as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of New York.
The appointments were announced by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio to the United States.
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
Most Rev. Joseph Marino appointed President of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy
Joseph Salvador Marino or more commonly Joseph Marino[a] (born January 23, 1953) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who has worked in the diplomatic service of the Holy See since 1988. He was named president of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy in October 2019 after representing the Holy See in Malaysia, East Timor, and Brunei for six years.
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Rev. Austin Vetter appointed Bishop of Helena
Pope Francis has appointed Rev. Alvin Vetter as Bishop of Helena, MT
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Cardinal William Levada dies at age 83
Cardinal William Levada dies at age 83 on September 25 in Rome.
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Archbishop Paul Etienne appointed for Seattle
Apr 29, 2019 - Archbishop Etienne’s appointment was announced by the nuncio April 29; a “Rite of Reception” Mass will be celebrated June 7 at St. James Cathedral
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Bishop Mark Brennan appointed to Wheeling-Charleston Diocese
Jul 23, 2019 - Pope Francis has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Mark Brennan of Baltimore to head the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia.
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Most Rev. Robert Gruss named Bishop of Saginaw
Pope Francis Friday named Bishop Robert D. Gruss of Rapid City, South Dakota, the next bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan.
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Rev. William Joensen named new Bishop of Des Moines
Pope Francis appointed Rev. William Joensen the tenth bishop for the Diocese of Des Moines on July 18, 2019.
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Archbishop Wilton Gregory appointed Archbishop of Washington DC
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory as the seventh Archbishop of Washington.
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Bishop David Talley named Bishop of Memphis
Pope Francis has named Alexandria Bishop David Talley the new Bishop of Memphis
Friday, October 12, 2018
Archbishop Donald Wuerl retires
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Wuerl
Donald Wuerl will reportedly retain his title of cardinal and continue in his role until a successor is found.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Archbishop Charles Balvo appointed Nuncio to Czech Republic
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Charles Balvo the new Apostolic Nunciature to the Czech Republic on the retirement of Bishop Giuseppe Leanza.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Rev. Paul Martin appointed Bishop of Christchurch, New Zealand
On Dec 6, 2017 A new Catholic Bishop of Christchurch has been appointed nearly two years after his predecessor's death.
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