Up to 25 U.S. bishops could retire for age reasons in 2007

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Up to 25 U.S. bishops could retire for age reasons in 2007

WASHINGTON (CNS) – Up to 25 U.S. bishops, including five cardinals, could retire because of age this year.

There are 14 still-active U.S. bishops, including three cardinals, who have already turned 75. Eleven more, including two cardinals, will celebrate their 75th birthday in 2007.

At age 75 bishops are requested to submit their resignation to the pope.

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Our bishop (Birmingham diocese) had to retire right about the time John Paul II died and Benedict XVI was elected and installed (i.e., almost two years ago). He still has not been replaced 😦

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Right now in Chicago, our Cardinal is battling cancer, although he has resumed his regular duties, albeit on a smaller scale to allow him time to recuperate and go for followup treatment. Plus the Bishop of Rockford, IL is in his own battle against cancer.

More reason to pray! Not only is age a factor, but poor health. Let the Holy Spirit move the hearts of more candidates for the priesthood and also the hearts of those in leadership in our Church! God is good! All the time!
 
It is WONDERFUL that some of these bishops have reached the point where the pope can accept their resignations if he feels it is better for the Catholic Church.

Hopefully Benedict XVI will not appoint any liberal bishops–I hope he lives long enough to turn around the American church–Pope John-Paul II tried–he just go to much liberal advice.
 
Our Bishop here in the Dallas Diocese submitted his resignation earlier this year. I just pray that whenever he retires and someone is chosen to replace him, that that person will be a pious, firm, and loving shepherd.
 
Is there a mechanism for early retirement? I can think of several prelates whose departure would bring happiness, and replacement with “middle of the road (I hate political-type labels, but what else do we have?)” bishops would be a blessing.
 
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Is there a mechanism for early retirement? I can think of several prelates whose departure would bring happiness, and replacement with “middle of the road (I hate political-type labels, but what else do we have?)” bishops would be a blessing.
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I prefer the term “orthodox Bishops”. That is “orthodox” with a small “o”
 
A resignation as Bishop can be accepted by the Holy Father at anytime.

All Bishops are obligated to submit a letter of resignation at age 75, but it is the Holy Father’s choice to accept it or not.

Certainly, it seems that Benedict XVI is taking his time. Lake Charles, Birmingham and Youngstown have been vacant for nearly two years.
IMHO, that isn’t fair to the priests or the faithful of those dioceses.

They could fill Pittsburgh’s vacancy quickly. Auxilary Bishop Paul Bradley has done a fine job as Administrator and no bishop needs to be taken from another diocese to fill the job.
 
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