Michael Pham, Nation's First Vietnamese American Bishop, Now Leads San Diego Diocese

Michael Pham, nation's first Vietnamese American bishop, now leads San Diego diocese

(FOX 5/KUSI) — One of the first actions from the first American pope, Leo XIV, was to promote another history-making person to lead the San Diego Diocese's Catholics. On Thursday, a ceremonial mass at St. Thérèse of Carmel formally installed 58-year-old Michael Pham as the first Vietnamese American bishop to lead a diocese in the United States. "It's such an honor and great responsibility to give a good example to my heritage and as well as to p…

Bishop Michael Pham Prepares to Lead Catholic Diocese of San Diego

Bishop Michael Pham who will take over as leader of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, now has his photograph displayed alongside that of Pope Leo the XIV in the Pastoral Center lobby.As he prepares for his official installation, Pham reflected on the significance of his new role during a one-on-one interview with ABC 10News."I get to stay in my own diocese, and that was the most blessings that I could receive," Pham said, expressing his joy abo…

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland: Diocesan archives announces Catholic Universe Bulletin is available digitally

Catholic Diocese of Cleveland: Diocesan archives announces Catholic Universe Bulletin is available digitally. “Emily Ahlin, diocesan archivist, said a nearly three-year project to digitize the earliest issues of [Catholic Universe Bulletin] and to make them available to the public, just concluded its first phase. There is no charge or paywall – all issues can be viewed for free. It is one of the oldest Catholic publications available online. The…