Washington Auxiliary Bishop Dorsonville appointed to head diocese in Louisiana February 1, 2023By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, World News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Francis has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville of Washington to head the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, Louisiana. The appointment was publicized Feb. 1 in Washington by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the Vatican nuncio to the United States. The Colombian-born bishop, 62, was named a Washington auxiliary bishop by the pope March 20, 2015, and he was ordained to the episcopate on April 20 of that year. He has served as vicar general for the Archdiocese of Washington since 2015. The 3,500-square-mile Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is in southeastern Louisiana. Out of a total population of 257,423, there are 81,512 Catholics. Read More World News Facing soaring fuel and fertilizer prices, Catholic farmers lean on faith Supreme Court declines to dismiss Peter’s Pence lawsuit Why Tolkien’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a Catholic journey Pope Leo calls for ‘openness’ to Church reform that respects tradition National Eucharistic Pilgrimage highlights Georgia Martyrs ahead of Oct. 31 beatification Grads hear faith-filled words of encouragement, challenges to take into world beyond campus Copyright © 2023 OSV News Print
