With an enduring love for the priesthood, Bishop George O. Wirz became the second Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Madison in 1978.
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Bishops’ statements regarding Bishop Callahan
MADISON — In response to news that Bishop William P. Callahan, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, was named Bishop of La Crosse June 11 by Pope Benedict XVI, the bishops of Madison released statements of congratulations and welcome.
A statement by the Diocese of Madison released June 11 in response to the news said, “It is with great joy that the Diocese of Madison learns today of Pope Benedict XVI’s appointment of Bishop William P. Callahan, OFM as 10th Bishop of La Crosse, WI. Having served as Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee since 2007 and serving as a priest in the Archdiocese before that, Bishop Callahan is no stranger to Wisconsin, our faithful people, our many strengths and our struggles.”
Bishop Callahan, auxiliary in Milwaukee, named bishop of La Crosse
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Auxiliary Bishop William P. Callahan of Milwaukee as bishop of La Crosse, Wis.
He succeeds Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, who was bishop of La Crosse from 2004 until he was named to the Milwaukee post in November.
The appointment was announced June 11 in Washington by Archbishop Pietro Sambi, apostolic nuncio to the United States.