His Holiness Pope Francis has named the Reverend Jeffrey J. Walsh, priest of the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord. The announcement was made December 21, 2021, by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, in Washington, D.C.
Bishop-elect Walsh, 56, is a priest of the Diocese of Scranton and currently serves as pastor of Saint Rose of Lima Parish, Carbondale, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Carbondale. Bishop-elect Walsh’s episcopal ordination and installation as bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord has been set for March 4, 2022, at 2 p.m. in St. Mary Cathedral, Gaylord. Further details and full biography available at: https://www.dioceseofgaylord.org/bishop-elect-jeffrey-j-walsh
All are cordially invited to attend today’s press conference in which Bishop Walter Hurley will formally welcome Bishop-elect Walsh to our diocese. Bishop-elect Walsh will make remarks and be available for questions.
Press Conference Details
Date/Time:
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m.
Location:
St. Mary Cathedral, 606 N. Ohio Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735
Click here for livestream (available at 11:00 a.m.)
Details:
- The diocese continues to strongly encourage that all visitors, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask in the diocesan/parish offices and indoor public gatherings.
- A photography opportunity will immediately follow the press conference.
Contact:
Mrs. Mackenzie Ritchie, Director of Communications | mritchie@dioceseofgaylord.org | 989-370-9778
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