Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans - Statement from Archbishop Checchio
Upon the news that Pope Leo has appointed the Most Reverend Michael A. Saporito, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, the new Bishop of Metuchen, and accepted the resignation of Bishop Francis Malone of the Diocese of Shreveport, Archbishop Checchio extends his prayerful congratulations and gratitude to God for His unending love of His Bride, the Church.
"God is so good in providing a wonderful bishop for the dedicated people, clergy and religious of Metuchen. Bishop Saparito is well prepared for this ministry through his many pastoral experiences in the Archdiocese of Newark and he loves New Jersey! May our Blessed Mother and St. Francis of Assisi come to his aid as he takes up the shepherding of the Church of Metuchen which I still pray for daily and love.
Today, we also congratulate Bishop Malone on his retirement and thank him for his episcopal ministry here in Louisiana. I join with the good people of the Shreveport Diocese in fervently praying to the Holy Spirit for a new good shepherd for that lovely portion of God’s vineyard. We also thank Bishop Marshall of Alexandria for temporarily taking on the role of apostolic administrator and assure him of our support and prayers."
Archbishop James F. Checchio
Archbishop of New Orleans
September 15, 2026
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