We have a new spiritual leader for the Diocese of Charleston. He is Bishop-elect, Msgr. Robert E. Guglielmone, a priest of the Diocese of Rockville Center, NY. He was ordained a priest on April 8, 1978. Up to his appointment by Pope Benedict, he was the rector of St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Center, NY.
Before entering the seminary, he taught high school for five years. Scouting has been an important part of ministry in his priesthood. Let us praise and thank God, and pray for Robert.
Now is the time to look forward to March 25, 2009 when Msgr. Robert Guglielmone will be ordained Bishop and installed at the thirteenth ordinary of the Diocese of Charleston. The 7:00 p.m. ceremony will take place in Charleston. March 25th is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, the day Jesus took on a human nature in the womb of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We will be in the fourth week of Lent, but the feast is of a higher rank than the Lenten day.
This is a great time to talk to your children and grandchildren about how the bishop of a diocese, the ordinary, is the spiritual leader for all in the diocese, both cleric and lay. He is the chief shepherd of the flock of South Carolina as he teaches, sanctifies, and rules in the Name of Our Savior Jesus Christ under and selected by Pope Benedict.
Things that have been on hold can now get moving for the honor and glory of God and the good of the People of God.
Thank you Lord Jesus Christ!
Fr. William Pentis
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