KTVI-myFOXstl.com had a report last night speculating about the next archbishop of St Louis to succeed Archbishop Burke...Not mentioned in the report was local favorite, Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz, who, unfortunately may not be on the short list due to his age (He will be 73 this September).
Some of the names mentioned were Dolan, Finn, Naumann and Steib...Notably absent the enumerated possibles was Colorado Springs Bishop Michael Sheridan, a St Louisan who has been a fearless leader and defender of the faith.
Others have mentioned Bishop Thomas Doran, but he, too, is over 70 years old and probably not a possibility.
Others might be Bishop Robert Vasa of Baker, Oregon; Bishop Arthur Serratelli of Paterson, NJ; or Auxiliary Bishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Diego...
My picks would be Sheridan, Vasa, Naumann, although there are others and, of course, comments are welcomed. It will be difficult to replace Archbishop Burke, who is a very special, kind, humble, and prayerful shepherd. St Louis was truly blessed when then-Bishop Burke was appointed to succeed Abp. Justin Rigali. Let us pray that St Louis will be blessed again to receive another faithful shepherd of Christ and the Church in the weeks or months ahead.
Nevertheless, we should pray that whoever might be appointed will be capable of his three-fold duties of teaching (the Truth), of governing (in fidelity to the dictates of the Church), and sanctifying (so that souls can be brought into the beatific vision). Any bishop who is true to Christ and His Church would be a tremendous blessing!
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While I would truly be happy to see Bishop Sheridan get the nod, I would at the same time be sad. We are starting to see the fruits of his labor here in Colorado Springs.
I guess that is the same way that many in STL feel with the departure of a true shepard - Archbishop Burke.
You are in my prayers!
Any mention of Msgr. Gardin?
I would think that Msgr. Gardin would need to be made an auxiliary bishop first before being appointed as archbishop. Perhaps that is/was in the works?
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