Pope Francis Appoints New Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville Bishop Edward M. Lohse

June 14, 2024

Bishop Lohse named new apostolic administrator Bishop Edward M. Lohse has received an additional appointment from Pope Francis as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville while he continues as bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo. Bishop Paul J. Bradley concludes his service as apostolic administrator of Steubenville as of June 14. 

Bishop Bradley said, “As the discernment process continues to move forward in regard to the future of the Diocese of Steubenville, the Holy Father has informed me that my service as apostolic administrator of the Diocese has been completed, and thanked me for my leadership over these last nine months.” Bishop Lohse will complete the current process of discernment for the Steubenville Diocese.

Bishop Bradley went on to say, “I am so very grateful to the Holy Father for giving me the privilege of serving as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville, and for getting to know the wonderful priests, deacons, religious women and men, and lay faithful of this very special diocese. I am confident that Bishop Lohse will provide excellent leadership to the diocese throughout the remainder of this process. These nine months have been a great blessing to me, and I promise to always keep the clergy and faithful of the diocese in my daily prayers. Please pray for me as well.”

 “I thank Bishop Bradley for his wonderful pastoral outreach to the people of the Diocese of Steubenville, and I look forward to meeting the clergy, religious, and faithful of the diocese,” said Bishop Lohse. ##############

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