The Diocese of Steubenville’s third bishop, Gilbert I. Sheldon, died April 24 at the age of 96. Bishop Sheldon served as a bishop for 26 years, 16 as an au
The Diocese of Steubenville’s third bishop, Gilbert I. Sheldon, died April 24 at the age of 96. Bishop Sheldon served as a bishop for 26 years, 16 as an au
STEUBENVILLE Parishioners in the Catholic Diocese of Steubenville are mourning the death of former Bishop Gilbert I. Sheldon. Sheldon, who served in the
Parishioners in the Catholic Diocese of Steubenville are mourning the death of the Most Rev. Gilbert I. Sheldon, former Bishop of the diocese. Sheldon, who served in the role for 10 years, died Monday at the age of 96. “Bishop Sheldon personified a shepherd’s generosity and compassionate heart. His love for the people of God […]
BALTIMORE (CNS) Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services was elected Nov. 15 to a three-year term as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops during the bishops fall general assembly in Baltimore.
The native of suburban Cleveland was chosen from a slate of 10 nominees, winning with 138 votes.
In subsequent voting, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore was elected to serve a three-year term as conference vice president. He was elected on