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Bishop Edward M. Lohse, apostolic administrator of Steubenville, has published an executive summary of his report regarding the state of the Diocese of Steubenville. This report is likely to contribute toward an eventual decision on the future of the diocese. It does not contain the decision itself. In fact, a decision has yet to be made.

Bishop Bradley addresses the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Steubenville after concluding his appointment as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville.

Bishop Edward M. Lohse has received an additional appointment from Pope Francis as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville while he continues as bishop of the Diocese of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Bishop Paul J. Bradley concludes his service as apostolic administrator of Steubenville as of June 14, 2024.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley, apostolic administrator of Steubenville, and Bishop Earl K. Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio, along with their diocesan leadership teams submitted a summary of findings on how both dioceses could be affected by a potential merger.

The dioceses of Steubenville and Columbus leadership teams gathered for a third meeting. Here is a joint statement from Bishop Paul J. Bradley and Bishop Earl K. Fernandes.

The dioceses of Columbus and Steubenville leadership teams gathered for a second meeting. Here is a joint statement from Bishop Paul J. Bradley and Bishop Earl K. Fernandes.

Bishop Bradley issued this letter in the Dec. 22, 2023, edition of The Steubenville Register regarding the potential merger of the dioceses.

Last year, a discussion began regarding a potential merger between the dioceses of Columbus and Steubenville. Last week, leadership teams from both dioceses met to begin that work. Bishop Paul J. Bradley and Bishop Earl K. Fernandes released this joint statement, Dec. 11, 2023.

Bishop Paul J. Bradley, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Steubenville, joined his brother bishops throughout the state of Ohio, and expressed sadness over the unfortunate passage of the Issue 1 amendment Nov. 7, 2023.

Bishop Monforton has been named auxiliary bishop of Detroit; Retired Bishop Paul J. Bradley of Kalamazoo, Michigan, has been named Apostolic Administrator of Steubenville.

Bishop Monforton reflects on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The retired pope died Dec. 31, 2022.

Steubenville Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton reacted to the recent high court ruling regarding human life.

Bishop Monforton revoked the suspension of the distribution of the Precious Blood April 12, 2022, effective April 14, 2022.

Mass obligation is being reinstated and virtually all COVID-19 protocols will be lifted in the Diocese of Steubenville

Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton will celebrate a Respect Life Mass and Candlelight Rosary at 6 p.m., Jan. 21, 2021, at Holy Family Church, Steubenville. All are invited to join in praying for an end to abortion and a greater respect for all human life. For additional information, contact Joseph A. Schmidt, director of the diocesan Office of Marriage, Family and Respect Life by emailing [email protected] or by telephoning (740) 516-9270.

Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton's reaction to the death of Youngstown Bishop George V. Murry at age 71