Chicago seminary rector appointed bishop
July 21, 2015
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Pope Francis has appointed Father Robert Barron, rector/president of Mundelein Seminary and the University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Chicago, as an auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles.
Father Barron, who is known for his commitment to evangelization, is the founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and producer of the documentary series "Catholicism."
Pope Francis also named Msgr. Joseph Brennan and Msgr. David O'Connell as auxiliary bishops of Los Angeles. The former is the archdiocese's vicar general and moderator of the curia; the latter, pastor of a Los Angeles parish.
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Posted by: feedback -
Jul. 22, 2015 12:43 PM ET USA
May God bless you and guide you Fr. Barron on this new assignment. You will be a great Bishop in L.A.! And may the Holy Spirit provide a worthy replacement for you in Chicago's Mundelein Seminary.
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Posted by: unum -
Jul. 21, 2015 11:42 PM ET USA
Look for a new day in Los Angeles as the Holy Father sends them some of his best to deal with its unprecedented challenges with the help of the Holy spirit!
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Posted by: james-w-anderson8230 -
Jul. 21, 2015 7:41 PM ET USA
LA's gain is Chicago's loss!
