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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who has chosen the papal name Leo XIV, appears on the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican May 8, 2025, following his election during the conclave. He is the first American pope in history. (OSV News photo/Yara Nardi, Reuters)

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

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.”

Photo from Bishop Bonnar's ordination, of him laying prostrate on the altar

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.

Bishop Bonnar in purple vestments speaks at the lectern

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.