Leo XIV: Augustinian with Chicago roots elected 267th Pope
May 8, 2025
In his first address, the Holy Father quoted St. Augustine: “With you I am a Christian, for you a
Tag: Bishop
The meaning behind Bishop-elect Keehner’s episcopal motto
May 1, 2025
Bishop-elect John Keehner, in humility and wisdom, has chosen the quote above from John the Baptist as his episcopal motto, “He must increase; I must decrease.”
The Ordination of a Bishop: A Very Special Ceremony
May 1, 2025
The ordination ceremony of a Bishop is a joyful celebration—not only for the person being ordained, but for the diocese receiving a new Bishop.
A Timeline of Bishops From the Youngstown Diocese
May 1, 2025
Bishop-elect John Keener will be the fifth Northeastern-Ohio native to be made a bishop. But who were the others? As you peruse this timeline of Bishops, you’ll no doubt find some familiar names, including one who was eventually elevated to a Cardinal—Cardinal Aloysius Mooney.
Faith Fact: How does the Vatican appoint a bishop?
May 1, 2025
As you may expect, the Vatican’s process for choosing a Bishop is arcane, esoteric and very deliberate.
What time is it?
April 1, 2025
When I moved into the bishop’s house, I was delighted to discover a working, ticking grandfather clock. Every 15minutes,
Go Back to Jesus
March 1, 2025
Our jubilee journey as “pilgrims of hope” takes us into the desert for 40 days, in which we are
Reverend John Keehner Named Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City
February 12, 2025
Pope Francis has named Reverend John Keehner, a priest of the Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio, the eighth Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City, Iowa. This appointment was made public today by Cardinal Christopher Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
The Power of Hope
February 1, 2025
When I was a young priest, my pastor was kind enough to give me a Sunday morning off so that I could run in the 6.2-mile Great Race in Pittsburgh…
Intentional and Honest Reflection
November 1, 2024
Bishop Bonnar writes about Catholic Social Teaching before election day.
