It's Bishop Allen Vigneron!I have to get off to work, but wanted to pass along that Cardinal Maida has officially announced his retirement and Bishop Allen Vigneron, currently of the Oakland, CA diocese will talk the helm in Detroit. He will be installed on January 28th.
Folks, this is very good. Bishop Vigneron is a native of metro Detroit, knows the diocese very well (and I do mean, very well), and was an auxiliary bishop here before being assigned in California.
This almost assures him a red hat.
Cardinal Maida is rumored to be staying in the metro Detroit area, along with Cardinal Szoka who also resides in the area.
More on this and background later.
UPDATE: Go read Fr. Z's post on this, and keep an eye on the combox of the same post where some interesting tidbits are flowing.
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3 Somebody Comment!!!:
Hey Diane!
Good to see you again. This is great news.
Thanks, Netmilsmom!
I heard about this when I was getting ready this morning. Congrats to Bishop Vigneron! I remember being Confirmed by Cardinal Maida on Pentecost Sunday 2006 at Blessed Sacrament. I wish Cardinal Maida the best in Retirement
As a member of the Oakland Diocese, I congratulate the people of Detroit for receiving Archbishop Vigneron. He has been an extraordinary shepherd in these extremely trying times. He not only dealt well with a widely diverse diocese, his efforts reflected the true love of Christ in his dealings with a liberal and faithful people. He is also responsible for bringing our beautiful new cathedral to completion: an architectural wonder in the heart of the inner-city which will bring services and the light of Christ to those so in need of it. Again, congratulations and God's blessings on the people of Detroit/
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