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.
Tag: Bishop Keehner
About Saint John the Baptist
May 1, 2025
Though his appearances in the Gospels are relatively brief, John the Baptist, the precursor to Jesus, stands as a key figure in Jesus’ story.
From the Editor: May 2025
May 1, 2025
On behalf of the Diocese of Youngstown, the Catholic Echo staff and its readers, we extend our hearty congratulations, and we wish you the best as you embark on this journey. God bless you!
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.
