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Pope Francis names three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago

Chicagoland Pope Francis names three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago By Michelle Martin | Staff Writer July 3, 2018 Pope Francis appointed Father Mark Bartosic, Father Robert Casey and Father Ronald Hicks as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Chicago on July 3. At the same time, he accepted the resignations of auxiliary bishops George Rassas and Francis Kane, both of whom are past age 75.
Bishop-elect Ronald Hicks was the main celebrant for a Mass to honor Blessed Oscar Romero at St. Jerome Parish, 1709 W. Lunt Ave. on March 24, 2015, marking the day of Romero’s assassination in San Salvador. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop-elect Mark Bertosic blesses a baby after he celebrated Mass with parishioners at Assumption BVM Parish, 2434 S. California Ave., on July 8, 2018. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop-elect Robert Casey accepts the gifts during Mass at St. Bede the Venerable Parish, 8200 S. Kostner Ave., on July 8, 2018. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners clap after Bishop-elect Casey shares the news that he will become an auxiliary bishop July 8, 2018, at St. Bede the Venerable Parish, 8200 S. Kostner Ave. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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