Catholic Church names 10th Duluth bishop
A previous choice to lead the church in the region resulted in the resignation of the bishop prior to arriving in Duluth following allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. 2:20 pm, Apr. 7, 2021 ×
Bishop-elect Daniel Felton listens to applause after a press conference at the Diocese of Duluth on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)
Following the 2019 death of its longtime leader and sudden resignation of his chosen replacement, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth finally expects to have its 10th bishop, coming from Green Bay, Wis.
Rev. Daniel Felton, of the Diocese of Green Bay, was announced Wednesday to become the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Duluth. His episcopal ordination and installation as bishop of Duluth have been set for May 20.
Catholic Church names 10th Duluth bishop
A previous choice to lead the church in the region resulted in the resignation of the bishop prior to arriving in Duluth following allegations of sexual abuse of a minor. 2:20 pm, Apr. 7, 2021 ×
Bishop-elect Daniel Felton listens to applause after a press conference at the Diocese of Duluth on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)
Following the 2019 death of its longtime leader and sudden resignation of his chosen replacement, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth finally expects to have its 10th bishop, coming from Green Bay, Wis.
Rev. Daniel Felton, of the Diocese of Green Bay, was announced Wednesday to become the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Duluth. His episcopal ordination and installation as bishop of Duluth have been set for May 20.
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Roman Catholic Church names 10th Duluth bishop
A priest with nearly 40 years of experience in Wisconsin has been appointed by Pope Francis to lead the 10-county diocese in Northeastern Minnesota, which has been without a permanent leader for 16 months. 5:14 pm, Apr. 7, 2021 ×
The Very Rev. Daniel Felton talks about his family at a press conference at the Diocese of Duluth on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Felton, of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, was named the 10th bishop of the Diocese of Duluth. (Jed Carlson / jcarlson@superiortelegram.com)
Following the 2019 death of its longtime leader and sudden resignation of his chosen replacement, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth finally expects to have a new bishop in place next month.
Today, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis has named the Very Rev. Daniel Felton, of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wis., to become the tenth bishop of the Diocese of Duluth. His episcopal ordination and installation as bishop of Duluth have been set for May 20.
Bishop-elect Felton, who has served as vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Green Bay since 2014, was born Feb. 5, 1955. He is the son of Carol and the late Ken Felton and the oldest of five children and attended St. Edward School in Mackville, Wis., and Appleton West in Appleton. He holds a bachelorâs degree from St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis., in religious studies and psychology; a masterâs degree in theology from St. John University, Collegeville; and a licentiate of sacred theology and a masterâs degree in social communications from the Gregorian University in Rome.