Pope names successor for embattled New Orleans archbishop after sex abuse settlement

Pope Leo appoints bishop linked to McCarrick, Fr. James Martin to New Orleans archdiocese

Bishop James F. Checchio of Metuchen, New Jersey, who was named coadjutor archbishop of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, will succeed retiring Archbishop Gregory Aymond.

Pope names successor for embattled New Orleans archbishop

ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday named a successor to embattled New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, two weeks after the archdiocese agreed to a $230 million proposed settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse.

Pope names new archbishop for New Orleans

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Pope appoints Bishop James Checchio to succeed Archbishop Aymond New Orleans archdiocese faces $230M clergy abuse settlement Aymond remains archbishop until bankruptcy and settlement conclude Checchio previously led Metuchen Diocese during McCarrick fallout Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday named a successor to embattled New Orleans Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, two weeks after the archdiocese agreed to a $230 million proposed settl…

Pope Leo XIV names New Jersey bishop as new archbishop of New Orleans

Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop James Checchio as the new coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans. Checchio will succeed Archbishop Gregory Aymond when he retires.

Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans appointed by Pope Leo XIV

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Archdiocese of New Orleans announced Wednesday morning, Sept. 24, the appointment of a Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans. Aymond has choosen Most Reverend James Checchio, of the Diocese of Metuchen, as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans. His job will be to assist Aymond in the role of archbishop. Oliver Thomas touts experience in run up to New Orleans mayoral election The position will also give Checchio the "ri…