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The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, holding the Apostolic Letter from Pope Francis, was ordained the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown on Tuesday at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. (Special to the News/R. Michael Semple)
YOUNGSTOWN Saying it was “the biggest moment in his life, “ the Most Rev. David Bonnar is ready to begin serving as the new bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown following his installation and ordination Tuesday at St. Columba Cathedral.
After the two-hour ceremony and ritual, Bonnar met with family, friends and guests in attendance, which was limited to invitation only due to the viral outbreak.
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The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, holding the Apostolic Letter from Pope Francis, was ordained the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown on Tuesday at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. (Special to the News/R. Michael Semple)
YOUNGSTOWN Saying it was “the biggest moment in his life, “ the Most Rev. David Bonnar is ready to begin serving as the new bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown following his installation and ordination Tuesday at St. Columba Cathedral.
After the two-hour ceremony and ritual, Bonnar met with family, friends and guests in attendance, which was limited to invitation only due to the viral outbreak.
bcoupland@tribtoday.com
YOUNGSTOWN Many who knew the Most Rev. David Bonnar for his years of dedicated service with the Diocese of Pittsburgh joined him Tuesday to celebrate his ordination as sixth bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown.
While some people gathered outside St. Columba Cathedral to welcome Bonnar as their new bishop, others by invitation were seated inside to watch the man many have known for years begin a new chapter in his life.
Bonnar, 58, had served many parishes during his time with the Diocese of Pittsburgh and those who were members of those churches say he will bring enthusiasm and passion to his new job.
bcoupland@tribtoday.com
Staff photo / R. Michael Semple
The Most Rev. David J. Bonnar, ordained as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown on Tuesday at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown, is congratulated outside the cathedral by Gloria Peak of New Castle, Pa.
YOUNGSTOWN Saying it was “the biggest moment in his life, “ the Most Rev. David Bonnar is ready to begin serving as the new bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown following his installation and ordination Tuesday at St. Columba Cathedral.
After the two-hour ceremony and ritual, Bonnar met with family, friends and guests in attendance, which was limited to invitation only due to the viral outbreak.
YOUNGSTOWN Many who knew the Most Rev. David Bonnar for his years of dedicated service with the Diocese of Pittsburgh joined him Tuesday to celebrate his ordination as sixth bishop of the Diocese of Youngstown.
While some people gathered outside St. Columba Cathedral to welcome Bonnar as their new bishop, others by invitation were seated inside to watch the man many have known for years begin a new chapter in his life.
Bonnar, 58, had served many parishes during his time with the Diocese of Pittsburgh and those who were members of those churches say he will bring enthusiasm and passion to his new job.