Father James Massa Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn

Father Massa was the celebrant of the Solemn Mass on April 12 for Low Sunday at Holy Name of Jesus Church.  Photos are courtesy of Arrys Ortanez

Pope Francis has appointed the Very Reverend James Massa as auxiliary bishop of Brooklyn.   Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, made the announcement public today in Washington, D.C.   Father Massa will be ordained  bishop by the Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Bishop of Brooklyn, at a Mass of Episcopal Ordination to be celebrated at the Co-Cathedral of Saint Joseph on July 20, 2015 at 2 p.m.

Father Massa has celebrated Mass according to the 1962 Missal at Holy Name of Jesus Church, where he is in residence.

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