Effective today, The Most Reverend Edward M. Lohse has received an additional appointment from Pope Francis as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville. He continues as bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo. The Most Reverend Paul J. Bradley concludes his service in that role. Bishop Lohse and Bishop Bradley already know each other well as the current and former bishops of Kalamazoo.
Today the Michigan Attorney General released the third report on the investigation into the handling of clergy sexual abuse cases for the seven Catholic dioceses in the state of Michigan. The Attorney General’s office first launched the investigation on September 21, 2018. Previously released reports include the Diocese of Marquette, October 27, 2022 and the Diocese of Gaylord, January 8, 2024.
Pope Francis Sunday announced a consistory in December for the creation of 21 new cardinals from all over the world, representing yet again the pope’s love of the peripheries, and his inclination to...
“I see no desire on the part of the Vatican to seriously address the issue of women in church offices,” said Regina Franken, European chair of the Catholic Women’s Council, in remarks to KNA.
All couples celebrating 25, 40 or 50+ years of marriage, are invited to attend the 2024 Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Celebration with +Bishop Lohse. Click here for details...