as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. The diocese has been vacant since The Most Rev. Vann Johnston became bishop of the Kansas City - St. Joseph Diocese last Nov. 4.

VATICAN CITY — On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Bishop Edward Rice of St. Louis has been tapped by Pope Francis to take charge of the Springfield-Cape Girardeau diocese in Missouri.

The Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau is getting a new bishop. Pope Francis announced Tuesday that Edward Rice, auxiliary bishop of St. Louis, will take over as head of the diocese ...

The Bishop of Durham is to retire in February, after 10 years in the role. The Right Reverend Paul Butler, 68, said he and his wife would "deeply" miss the people and places it had been a "huge ...

A farewell service has been held this weekend for the Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler who retires next month after ten years in the role. The service, which was attended by church ...

Bishop Paul will have served as the Bishop of Durham for a decade once he retires in 2024. He was installed and enthroned as the Bishop of Durham on February 22, 2014, as he succeeded Justin Welby ...

The Bishop of Durham Paul Butler, who assisted at the coronation of King Charles, has announced plans to retire. Credit: PA The Bishop of Durham has announced plans to retire next year.