Father Kevin Sweeney, who has been appointed by Pope Francis to serve as the eighth bishop of Paterson, New Jersey, will officially assume his new role on July 1.
Diocese of Paterson
Bishop-Elect Sweeney Goes High Tech to Get Acquainted With Priests and Parishioners of Paterson
Father Kevin Sweeney, pastor of St. Michael’s parish in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, and now bishop-elect of the Diocese of Paterson in New Jersey, is making a big transition during a very turbulent time.
Only in Print: The Life and Times of Bishop-Elect Sweeny
JANUARY 17, 1970: Kevin Sweeney is born to James and Agnes Sweeney in Elmhurst, Queens.
Pinstripe Pride Drives Bishop-Elect Sweeney’s Love of the Game
Bishop-elect Kevin Sweeney loves baseball, especially the New York Yankees.
St. Michael’s Parishioners Overjoyed Sweeney Named Bishop
The news that Pope Francis has tapped Father Kevin Sweeney, pastor of Saint Michael’s, to be the Bishop of the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey is still sinking in at the church, where parishioners are overjoyed that their pastor is moving up.
The Diocese of Paterson
Bishop-elect Sweeney will be heading to a diverse diocese that includes both urban and suburban areas of New Jersey.
Catholic Charities Rehab Center in New Jersey Knocked Down After Blaze
A building that houses a rehabilitation center run by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Paterson (N.J.) was struck by a five-alarm fire on Aug. 24, and will be demolished, according to NorthJersey.com.
