Bishop Harrington is also from the Archdiocese of Detroit, having served as an auxiliary bishop there for four years before he was named bishop of Winona in the fall of 1998.
In remarks prepared for delivery at an introductory news briefing, Bishop Quinn said he was “humbled by the Holy Father’s appointment, and delighted for the opportunity to serve the faithful of Winona.” Bishop Quinn commended what he called the “phenomenal job” done by his long-time friend, Bishop Harrington. “It will be a pleasure to serve with him again,” Bishop Quinn said.
For his part, Bishop Harrington acknowledged Bishop Quinn’s “magnificent pastoral skills,” and described him as “joy-filled person.”
“The Diocese of Winona is blessed to have Bishop Quinn as the new Coadjutor Bishop,” said Bishop Harrington. “He brings with him many talents. He is committed to Catholic Education. He is a strong supporter of the rights of the poor. He is a jovial, fun-filled person who will fit in very well here in the Diocese of Winona. God has blessed us with a great bishop of faith and humility.”
Bishop Quinn has served under Adam Cardinal Maida of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Of Bishop Quinn’s appointment, Cardinal Maida said, “As a parish priest, educator, administrator, and auxiliary bishop, Bishop Quinn has always been helpful and hope-filled during his ministry in the Archdiocese of Detroit. Among his many strengths, his relationship with and respect for his brother priests; among his many gifts, his love and care for the poor and marginalized. His commitment to Catholic education and evangelization is superior.”
“The Diocese of Winona is indeed fortunate to have Bishop Quinn as their next spiritual leader,” Cardinal Maida said. “Along with his many friends in the clergy and in the laity here in the Archdiocese of Detroit, I join in wishing him God’s blessings and many happy years of ministry as the next bishop of Winona.”
Born and raised in Detroit, Bishop Quinn, 62, was ordained to the priesthood in 1972. He served as a pastor, Director of Education, and faculty member at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. He was named an auxiliary bishop in 2003.
The installation liturgy will be held at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Winona on Dec. 11. The ceremony will be streamed live via the Internet and may be broadcast on television stations in the Diocese of Winona.
Updates on the transition will appear in the diocesan newspaper, “The Courier,” and on the diocese’s website at www.dow.org. |
