Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, N.J., has been appointed as coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans. The appointment has been announced Sept. 24.
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“The late Pope Francis really taught me about making sure that we’re mindful of those who are on the peripheries.”
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Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, and named Bishop William Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Missouri, as his successor.
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Archbishop Lucas of Omaha, Neb., retires; bishop of Belleville, Ill., succeeds him
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsNewly named to head the Archdiocese of Omaha, Neb., Archbishop McGovern will be installed May 7.
 
			        
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