Archdiocese of Dubuque officials are gearing up to welcome the area’s newest archbishop, who happens to be a native of eastern Iowa and a former local priest.
Dubuque’s archbishop-elect introduced himself with humor and emotion Wednesday, remarking on an appointment that has returned a native son to the position of leader of area Catholics.
Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Thomas R. Zinkula, Bishop of Davenport, as the next Archbishop of Dubuque. Archbishop-elect Zinkula is scheduled to be installed as the archdiocese’s 11th archbishop on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, according to a Wednesday release from the diocese. The Most Rev. Richard E. Pates, Bishop Emeritus of Des Moines, has […]