Pope Francis, the Diocese and Bishop Nickless

Pope Francis appoints 3 new bishops to U.S. dioceses
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Dioceses of Sioux City, Iowa, and Norwich, Connecticut, all received new appointments.
Pope Francis names the next Bishop of the Diocese of Sioux City
Father David Esquiliano, who serves as the judicial vicar of the diocese, and pastor of Cathedral Parish, said in an article written in Lumen Media that the Pope will accept Bishop Nickless’s resignation when he is able to appoint a new bishop.
What the Catholic Diocese of Jackson, MS is saying about hospitalization of Pope Francis
The Catholic Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi has responded to reports that Pope Francis has shown the onset of double pneumonia, which has further complicated treatment for the 88-year pontiff.
Rome’s diocese calls for a silent prayer for Pope Francis
Rome’s diocese invited all the parishes and religious communities of the city to hold a communitarian silent prayer on Wednesday afternoon for the health of Pope Francis.
Mumbai parishes unite in prayer for Pope Francis’ recovery
Even as Pope Francis spent his eighth day in a Rome hospital battling pneumonia, reports oscillated between hope and concern. The Archdiocese of Bombay has circulated a communication amongst Mumbai parishes titled ‘Requesting prayers for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis’.
Palma urges faithful to pray for Pope Francis’ health
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma has urged Catholics here to pray for the recovery of Pope Francis who recently suffered a bout of double pneumonia. Palma, in a statement on Thursday, Feb. 20, invited the faithful to pray for the pope’s health.
Church leaders in Philippines ask prayers for Pope Francis’ healing
Catholic leaders in the Philippines have called on the faithful to pray for the health of Pope Francis as he continues his treatment for a respiratory infection. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, president of the bishops’ conference,
Supporters gather to pray for Pope Francis outside hospital
Romans gathered again outside Gemelli Hospital, placing flowers and candles and offering prayers for Pope Francis. The pontiff has been in the hospital nearly a week with pneumonia. Seth Doane reports.
Argentinians invited to pray for Pope Francis
The Archbishop of Buenos Aires, José Ignacio García Cuerva, has invited everyone to pray for Pope Francis's speedy recovery, offering masses for this purpose on Wednesday. "In this way, we express our love for Pope Francis and ask God to strengthen him in his health and support him in the exercise of the office entrusted to him,
New bishop named for the Diocese of Norwich: What to know about Monsignor Richard Reidy
The Diocese of Norwich has announced the appointment of Monsignor Richard F. Reidy as its new bishop, following a decision by ...
Pope appoints new bishop for Diocese of Norwich as abuse settlement reached
The Diocese of Norwich will soon have a new bishop. Pope Francis appointed Bishop-elect Richard Reidy as the sixth Bishop of ...
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Bishop Willie Walsh, who undertook pilgrimage to apologise to Church's abuse victims, dies aged 90
He refuted claims by the Vatican that the marriage equality referendum in Ireland was a ‘defeat’ and called for priests to be ...
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Bishop-elect of Diocese of Sioux City: 'Truly humbled and a little overwhelmed'
Both Keehner and Nickless were in attendance for a press conference at the Central Catholic Offices in Sioux City to ...
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Diocese of Norwich announces $31 million fund for victims of clergy abuse
In a joint statement, the diocese and a committee of abuse survivors and the Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America said ...
Pope accepts resignation of Canadian bishop accused of sexual abuse
Pope Francis on Tuesday said he had accepted the resignation of a Canadian bishop who has been named in a class-action ...
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New Bishop named for Sioux City Catholic Diocese
Pope Francis has accepted the retirement request for Sioux City Catholic Diocese Bishop Walter Nickless. Bishop Nickless has ...
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Pope Accepts Canadian Bishop's Resignation Amid Class-Action Lawsuit
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Canadian Bishop Jean-Pierre Blais, implicated in a class-action lawsuit alleging ...