Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Emeritus Paul J. Bradley as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Steubenville (Ohio). Additionally, the Holy Father has named Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton, Diocese of Steubenville, as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Detroit. The appointments were announced today by the Holy See in Rome.
A priest and a married couple have been chosen as this year’s recipients of the Bishop Paul V. Donovan Founder’s Society Award for Outstanding Service. The distinguished honorees, Reverend Robert Flickinger and Deacon John and Mrs. Jane Bodway, have been chosen for their witness to tireless service in the name of Jesus and for reflecting a love for God through devotion to the Catholic Church and others. Recipients will be honored on July 9th, 2023, during the 11:30 a.m. Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo
The Most Rev. Paul J. Bradley has announced the following priest assignments for the Diocese of Kalamazoo. The appointments are effective July 5, 2023 unless otherwise noted.
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul J. Bradley, 77, and appointed Msgr. Edward M. Lohse, 61, as the fifth Bishop for the Catholic Diocese of Kalamazoo. The resignation and appointment were announced today by the Holy See in Rome. Bishop-elect Lohse is currently the Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia for the Diocese of Erie. Ordination of the new Bishop has been scheduled for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at St. Augustine Cathedral, Kalamazoo.
In his 2023 Lenten Message Bishop Bradley encourages the Faithful to to take advantage of these 40 days to deepen your Faith, to find renewal in the Hope of Jesus’ Salvation for us and for all the world, and to be renewed in God’s Love for you and for all our sisters and brothers in Christ. Read his message in its entirety (in English and Spanish). Additional Lenten 2023 resources and events posted as well.