Bishop-designate Robert J. Brennan introduced himself to the Diocese of Brooklyn by pledging to support immigrant communities, strengthen Catholic schools, use social media to reach young people, and listen to the needs of people in the pews.
Bishop Robert J. Brennan
Bishop Robert J. Brennan Named New Bishop of Brooklyn: 10 a.m. News Conference
Bishop DiMarzio and Bishop Brennan hold a joint news conference from the undercroft of the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
Bishop Robert J. Brennan Named New Bishop of Brooklyn; Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Who Will Soon Retire
Bishop Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Columbus, Ohio, has been named by Pope Francis to be the eighth Bishop of Brooklyn. The announcement was made on Sept. 29 in Washington, D.C., by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States.