Bishop John S. Bonnici, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York, Appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester

Bishop John S. Bonnici, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of New York Appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Rochester

| 01/7/2026

By: Monsignor Joseph P. LaMorte

He is succeeding Bishop Salvatore R. Matano, who will reach the age of 80 in September

We wish you the favor and peace of God our Father and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

On behalf of His Eminence, Cardinal Dolan, I share today’s joyful news that Pope Leo XIV has appointed our own Bishop John S. Bonnici, until now, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of New York since 2022 and pastor of the parishes of Ss. John and Paul and St. Augustine in Larchmont since 2021 as the new bishop of the Diocese of Rochester in the western region of New York.

He is succeeding Bishop Salvatore R. Matano who will reach the age of 80 in September. We offer him our congratulations and prayerful, fraternal solidarity.

His installation is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, the solemnity of St. Joseph.

A Blessed New Year.

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