Teaching about Bishops

Opportunity for Catechesis on Bishops in the Catholic Church

The announcement of new auxiliary bishops offers a teachable moment, an opportunity for catechesis on the role of bishops in the church and on the nature of the local archdiocesan church.  

Information about our bishops

Announcement of New Auxiliary Bishops, 2017

Biographies of Current Archbishop and Auxiliary Bishops

Former Archbishops of Milwaukee

Resources for catechists, teachers and others

Following are downloadable handouts.

Ten Questions About Bishops in the Catholic Church (PDF)

Objects Associated with Catholic Bishops (PDF)

Archbishops and Auxiliary Bishops of Milwaukee (PDF)

Map of the Dioceses of Wisconsin (PDF)

Prayer for Our New Bishops

O God, eternal Shepherd,
who, governing your flock with watchful care, choose to join Jeffrey and James, your servants and priests, to the College of Bishops,
grant that by their holiness of life
they may everywhere prove to be true witnesses to Christ.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.