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US bishops to vote for conference secretary, 6 committee chairmen
October 09, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: The members of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will vote for a new conference secretary and six committee chairmen at their November meeting.
The secretary-elect will become chairman-elect of the relatively powerful Committee on Priorities and Plans. The two candidates are Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, and Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana.
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