Pope Francis Names Filipino Priest an Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento
Auxiliary Bishop-elect Reynaldo Bersabal was incardinated in the Diocese of Sacramento in 2004.
Auxiliary Bishop-elect Reynaldo Bersabal was incardinated in the Diocese of Sacramento in 2004.
Becoming a bishop wasn’t on the to-do list for Father James Ruggieri, ‘but my hope is to know them and to serve them and to love them as best I can.’
ANALYSIS: The high number of potential archdiocesan openings represents a unique opportunity for Pope Francis to make a significant impact on the highest levels of the U.S. episcopacy.
The bishops of the United States have urged Congress to pass a bill aiming to combat human trafficking that would, among other things, provide grants to aid organizations in areas with high rates of trafficking.
He became known and loved as a shepherd who cared deeply for both those in and outside the pews.
‘Governments must create laws that include both a secure border and a humane immigration policy,’ they said.
Speaking on behalf of the U.S. bishops, Bishop Robert Barron condemned the practice of surrogacy, joining Pope Francis in doing so.
The faithful must attend two Masses, U.S. bishops explain.
EDITORIAL: The cohesiveness the U.S. bishops displayed at their fall assembly played against the prevailing narrative from some Church analysts.
Bishops again name abortion as ‘preeminent priority’ for US voters.
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