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October 4, 2019

Czerny ordained bishop by Pope Francis

Canadian Cardinal-designate Michael Czerny walks away after receiving his miter and crosier from Pope Francis during his episcopal ordination in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 4, 2019. At left is Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.

VATICAN CITY -- Ordaining four new bishops, Pope Francis reminded them that a bishop is first and foremost an apostle, not an administrator who doles out dull discourses.

Published in Canada
June 10, 2019

New Syriac Catholic bishop hopes Christianity will thrive again in Iraq

Syriac Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Nizar Semaan is seen during his June 7, 2019, episcopal ordination Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Qaraqosh, Iraq, his birthplace. He previously served as a priest for 14 years in London.

BEIRUT -- Syriac Catholic Auxiliary Bishop Nizar Semaan begins his new mission in Iraq with hope "that Christianity will flourish again" in his homeland.

Published in International
September 13, 2016

Toronto’s newest bishop has ‘smell of the sheep'

Cardinal Thomas Collins lays his hands on the head of newly ordained Bishop Robert Kasun. Kasun was ordained a bishop Sept. 12 in Edmonton and will be an auxiliary bishop of Toronto.

EDMONTON – Toronto’s newest auxiliary bishop was called to be a servant leader, “a man for others,” in his episcopal ordination Mass Sept. 12 at St. Joseph’s Basilica.

Published in Canada
June 17, 2016

Professor, respected communicator becomes Montreal's new auxiliary bishop

Auxiliary Bishop Alain Faubert' episcopal ordination was held on June 15, 2016.

MONTREAL – Noting the city's passion for hockey and their beloved team, the Canadiens, the new auxiliary bishop of the Montreal Archdiocese said people of faith work to follow Jesus and bring God to the world during his episcopal ordination.

Published in Canada