One interesting aspect of this appointment, and many others, is the age of the newly appointed (arch)bishops. Archbishop Vasquez is in his late 60s, Cardinal DiNardo was appointed to the same archdiocese at the age of 55. Cardinal McElroy is in his early 70s. How much bandwith does anyone have at that age?
One interesting aspect of this appointment, and many others, is the age of the newly appointed (arch)bishops. Archbishop Vasquez is in his late 60s, Cardinal DiNardo was appointed to the same archdiocese at the age of 55. Cardinal McElroy is in his early 70s. How much bandwith does anyone have at that age?
What are we to make of this? I think it comes down to the fact that we are living in a gerontocracy. Those who choose bishops do not trust anyone younger for these assignments.
This is a blessing. P Francis has not been able to return the US episcopacy to the 1980s vision that many assume he desires. It also means that many of his appointments will not have long-term consequences.
My argument is not a reflection of Archbishop Vasquez. He seems like a good and holy bishop. So while many are happy that these appointments are not going to have a long-term or a long-lasting impact, we should be very concerned. For what the Church in the US needs is a vigorous leadership that can provide a unified vision that will regenerize all Catholics.
One interesting aspect of this appointment, and many others, is the age of the newly appointed (arch)bishops. Archbishop Vasquez is in his late 60s, Cardinal DiNardo was appointed to the same archdiocese at the age of 55. Cardinal McElroy is in his early 70s. How much bandwith does anyone have at that age?
What are we to make of this? I think it comes down to the fact that we are living in a gerontocracy. Those who choose bishops do not trust anyone younger for these assignments.
This is a blessing. P Francis has not been able to return the US episcopacy to the 1980s vision that many assume he desires. It also means that many of his appointments will not have long-term consequences.
My argument is not a reflection of Archbishop Vasquez. He seems like a good and holy bishop. So while many are happy that these appointments are not going to have a long-term or a long-lasting impact, we should be very concerned. For what the Church in the US needs is a vigorous leadership that can provide a unified vision that will regenerize all Catholics.
Good and Holy unless your a trad!