Bishops
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Michael Saporito to Diocese of Metuchen
In brief
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Michael Saporito to lead the Diocese of Metuchen. Saporito currently serves as an auxiliary bishop in Newark.
Bishop Joseph Williams described Saporito as a gentle and humble servant whose work for the Church is defined by mercy and mission.
In the same announcement, Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Francis Malone, the 76 year old bishop of Shreveport, Louisiana.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Official source@angelusnewsNewark auxiliary Bishop Saporito tapped to lead Diocese of Metuchen, NJ
Angelus News · Courtney Mares
- Reporting@CathStarHeraldStatement of Bishop Joseph Williams on Pope Leo’s appointment of Bishop Michael Saporito to the Diocese of Metuchen
Catholic Star Herald · Bishop Joseph A. Williams
How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 15, 4:58 AM Angelus News Newark auxiliary Bishop Saporito tapped to lead Diocese of Metuchen, NJ
- Sep 15, 11:08 AM Catholic Star Herald Statement of Bishop Joseph Williams on Pope Leo’s appointment of Bishop Michael Saporito to the Diocese of Metuchen
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