UNITED STATES
Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis has named Father Steven Biegler, a priest of the Diocese of Rapid City, South Dakota, to head the Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Bishop-designate Biegler, who turns 58 March 22, is currently vicar general of his diocese and pastor of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City.

The appointment was announced March 16 in Washington by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.