It was announced this morning that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Listecki of Milwaukee and has appointed Bishop Jeffrey Grob (pronounced 'Graab'), until now auxiliary bishop of the Chicago Archdiocese, to be the new archbishop of Milwaukee and of the Milwaukee Province.
From what I have read it's looking good for the State of Wisconsin. Archbishop Grob has a doctorate in canon law as well as other degrees. He has been, until now, the exorcist of the archdiocese and judicial vicar. He has had success as a pastor and a regional bishop. An article by Joseph O'Brien published in the Adoremus Bulletin is particularly revealing of a solid priest with a shepherd's heart.
I was also taken by his coat of arms. The large gold emblem is a plow, hearkening both to his call as a priest to plant the seed of the Gospel as well as his childhood, growing up on a dairy farm outside of Crossing Plains, WI. The crescent stand for his devotion to our Blessed Lady under the title "the Immaculate Conception". Fleur de leis stand for his devotion to St. Joseph, the husband of Mary (he was born on the Feast of St. Joseph - March 19) and Pope St. John XXIII.
I'm very hopeful for the continued stabilization and following growth in mission of the Church in Wisconsin. Join me in giving thanks to almighty God and prayers for the Church in the Milwaukee Province.
