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Bishop Lombardo: Following in the footsteps of St. Francis
When Bishop Robert Lombardo received the call from the papal nuncio telling him he was named a bishop, he was engaged in a mundane task.
Father Bob Lombardo following his ordination on May 12, 1990, at St. Patrick Cathedral in New York. To the left of him is Cardinal John O’Connor, archbishop of New York, who presided over the ordination, John O’Mara and Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Robert Stanton. (Photo provided)
Bishop Lombardo on his birthday waiting to have cake. (Photo provided)
Bishop Lombardo pictured during a family Christmas at age 5. (Photo provided)
Then-Father Lombardo, top left, is picture with members of his community and others during the dedication of the Padre Pio Shelter in the Bronx. Also picture is New York Auxiliary Bishop Francisco Garmendia. (Franciscan Friars of the Renewal)
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