EDITOR’S NOTE: Below are excerpts from Catholic Courier Staff Writer Mike Latona’s Feb. 20 Zoom interview with Bishop John S. Bonnici. The excerpts have been edited for brevity and clarity. To view the interview in its entirety, visit the Multimedia section at CatholicCourier.com.
Catholic Courier: At the press conference (announcing your appointment), you mentioned that your mother taught you to ...
The appointment of John S. Bonnici as Bishop of the Buffalo Diocese comes amidst a series of sexual abuse allegations against former Bishop Richard Malone, leading to his resignation. The new Bishop's installation ceremony will take place at Saint Joseph Cathedral in Buffalo on March 19, 2023. In a farewell interview, Bonnici emphasized the importance of listening, learning, and loving as guiding principles for his leadership approach.
It is crucial to recognize the significance of these stateme...