BishopAccountability.org
	Bishop, Flock Look to Future The Times-Tribune April 27, 2010 http://thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/bishop-flock-look-to-future-1.747453 The installation of a bishop is one of the grand events in the Catholic Church. It's a joyous occasion marked by ceremony that draws upon the institution's ancient traditions and emphasizes the spiritual mission of the church. Monday's installation of Bishop Joseph C. Bambera as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton was a particularly significant occasion for the region's Catholics. Coming amid an international crisis involving the Vatican's handling of sexual abuse by some members of the clergy, and amid continuing uncertainty over the status of many long-standing Catholic institutions in the region, Bishop Bambera's installation was a reassuring reminder of the church's resilience. Part of that is due to Bishop Bambera's service prior to his installation, following the resignation last year of former Scranton Bishop Joseph Martino. He showed a steady hand as an interim administrator, gaining the confidence of people throughout the diocese. And it's partly due to the role of Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia, who oversaw the diocese with diligence in the eight months since Bishop Martino's resignation.
Any original material on these pages is copyright © BishopAccountability.org 2004. Reproduce freely with attribution.