Catholic-Hierarchy News

Scharfenberger retired, O’Connell named Albany Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:02:00 +0000

Bishop Edward Bernard Scharfenberger retired and Bishop Mark William O’Connell was named Bishop of Albany, New York, USA.

Bishop O’Connell had been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, Massachusetts.

Thekkumcherikunnel named Jullundur Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:32:00 +0000

Bishop-elect Jose Sebastian Thekkumcherikunnel was named Bishop of Jullundur, India.

The diocese had been vacant since the resignation of Bishop Franco Mulakkal (Aippunny) in June 2023.

Sánchez Aponte retired, Rolón Güepsa named Chiquinquirá Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:07:00 +0000

Bishop Luis Felipe Sánchez Aponte retired and Bishop Ramón Alberto Rolón Güepsa was named Bishop of Chiquinquirá, Colombia.

Bishop Rolón Güepsa had been serving as Bishop of Montería.

Pereira Pita named Braga Auxiliary

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:06:00 +0000

Bishop-elect Nélio Pereira Pita, C.M. was named Auxiliary Bishop of Braga, Portugal and titular bishop of Garba.

Engurait named Houma-Thibodaux Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:23:00 +0000

Bishop-elect Simon Peter Engurait was named Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana, USA.

The diocese had been vacant since the death of Bishop Mario Eduardo Dorsonville-Rodríguez in January 2024.

Zubik retired, Eckman named Pittsburgh Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:21:00 +0000

Bishop David Allen Zubik retired and Bishop Mark Anthony Eckman was named Bishop of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Bishop Eckman had been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of the same diocese.

Vives Sicilia retired, Serrano Pentinat succeeded as Urgell Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Sat, 31 May 2025 10:49:00 +0000

Bishop Joan Enric Vives Sicilia retired and Bishop Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat succeeded as Bishop of Urgell, Spain.

Bishop Serrano Pentinat had been serving as Coadjutor Bishop of the same diocese.

Figueroa Gómez retired, Malpica Bejarano named Granada en Colombia Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Sat, 31 May 2025 10:48:00 +0000

Bishop José Figueroa Gómez retired and Bishop-elect Jorge Enrique Malpica Bejarano was named Bishop of Granada en Colombia.

Kizhakkeveettil retired, Manakkarakavil named Mavelikara Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:14:00 +0000

Bishop Joshuah Ignathios Kizhakkeveettil retired and Bishop Mathew Polycarpos Manakkarakavil was named Bishop of Mavelikara (Syro-Malankara), India.

Bishop Manakkarakavil had been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of Trivandrum.

Studerus retired, Chau named Newark Auxiliary

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Fri, 30 May 2025 10:14:00 +0000

Bishop Gregory James Studerus retired and Bishop-elect Pedro Bismarck Chau was named Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, USA and titular bishop of Catrum.

Ibombo named Ouesso Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Wed, 28 May 2025 10:18:00 +0000

Bishop-elect Brice Armand Ibombo was named Bishop of Ouesso, Congo.

The diocese had been vacant since then-Bishop Gélase Armel Kema was named Archbishop of Owando in January 2024.

Facco named Uruguaiana Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Wed, 28 May 2025 10:18:00 +0000

Bishop-elect Clésio Facco, S.A.C. was named Bishop of Uruguaiana, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

The diocese had been vacant since then-Bishop José Mário Scalon Angonese was named Archbishop of Cascavel, Parana in May 2024.

Vázquez retired, Benna named Morón Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Wed, 28 May 2025 10:17:00 +0000

Bishop Jorge Vázquez retired and Bishop Alejandro Pablo Benna was named Bishop of Morón, Argentina.

Bishop Benna had been serving as Bishop of Alto Valle del Río Negro.

Puiggari retired, Martín named Paraná Archbishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Wed, 28 May 2025 10:16:00 +0000

Archbishop Juan Alberto Puiggari retired and Archbishop-designate Raúl Martín was named Archbishop of Paraná, Argentina.

Archbishop-desginate Martín had been serving as Bishop of Santa Rosa.

Damascena named Luziânia Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Wed, 28 May 2025 10:14:00 +0000

Bishop Francisco Agamenilton Damascena was named Bishop of Luziânia, Goias, Brazil.

The diocese had been vacant since Bishop Waldemar Passini Dalbello was named Coadjutor Bishop of Anápolis.

Bishop Damascena had been serving as Bishop of Rubiataba-Mozarlândia.

Rivera Vielma named San Carlos de Venezuela Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Tue, 27 May 2025 10:48:00 +0000

Bishop-elect Alexander Rivera Vielma was named Bishop of San Carlos de Venezuela.

The diocese had been vacant since then-Bishop Polito Rodríguez Méndez was named Archbishop of Barquisimeto in June 2024.

Rábek retired, Šajgalík named Slovakia Military Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Tue, 27 May 2025 10:47:00 +0000

Bishop František Rábek retired and Bishop-elect Pavol Šajgalík, O.F.M. Cap. was named Bishop of Slovakia, Military.

Pegoraro named Pontifical Academy for Life President

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Tue, 27 May 2025 10:47:00 +0000

Msgr. Renzo Pegoraro was named President of the Pontifical Academy for Life.

Nguyễn Chí Linh retired, Ðặng Ðức Ngân succeeded as Huế Archbishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Sat, 24 May 2025 10:01:00 +0000

Archbishop Joseph Nguyễn Chí Linh retired and Archbishop Joseph Ðặng Ðức Ngân succeeded as Archbishop of Huế, Viet Nam.

Archbishop Ðặng Ðức Ngân had been serving as Coadjutor Archbishop of the same archdiocese.

Tagle named Albano Cardinal-Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Sat, 24 May 2025 10:01:00 +0000

Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle was named Cardinal-Bishop of Albano.

The post was previously held by Pope Leo XIV until his election earlier this month.

Cardinal Tagle was previous serving as Cardinal-Bishop of San Felice da Cantalice a Centocelle.

Scapolo retired as Portugal Nuncio

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Fri, 23 May 2025 10:04:00 +0000

Archbishop Ivo Scapolo retired as Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal.

Phạm Minh Cường named San Diego Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:35:00 +0000

Bishop Michael (Micae) Phạm Minh Cường was named Bishop of San Diego, California, USA.

The diocese had been vacant since then-Bishop Robert Walter McElroy was named Archbishop of Washington, District of Columbia in January 2025.

Bishop Phạm Minh Cường had been serving as Auxiliary Bishop of the same diocese.

Merletti named Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life Secretary

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:35:00 +0000

Sister Tiziana Merletti, S.F.P. was named Secretary of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.

São José do Rio Preto elevated to Archdiocese, Vilar to Archbishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:34:00 +0000

The Diocese of São José do Rio Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil was elevated to a Metropolitan Archdiocese.

Archbishop Antônio Emídio Vilar, S.D.B. was elevated to an Archbishop, he had been serving as the bishop of the same diocese.

Büchel retired, Grögli named Sankt Gallen Bishop

noreply@blogger.com (David M. Cheney) — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:33:00 +0000

Bishop Markus Büchel retired and Bishop-elect Beat Grögli was named Bishop of Sankt Gallen, Switzerland.