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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
SALT LAKE CITY — "If you want to make God laugh, tell him what your plans are." I don’t know who the original author of this quote is, but many times in his 11 years of ministry here in Utah, I have heard Bishop Niederauer evoke this wise adage. When I heard the news of Bishop Niederauer’s appointment as Archbishop of San Francisco, the first thing I thought of, somewhat selfishly, I confess, was, "how sad for the Church in Utah." The second thing I thought of was that adage of Bishop George. The third thing I thought of was "how blessed is the Church in San Francisco." Then I remembered the second thing I though of, "If you want to make God laugh, tell him what your plans are," and thought, "I wonder if Bishop Niederauer made God laugh just before he himself got the news?"
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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
SALT LAKE CITY — From time to time, we are blessed with religious leaders whose influence transcends denominational boundaries to lift and inspire people of all faiths. Archbishop George H. Niederauer is such a leader.
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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
Occasionally, there is a person that can make everyone he or she meets feel special. Bishop George Niederauer is that rare individual who makes every person he encounters feel as if they have a personal relationship with him.
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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
SALT LAKE CITY — When Bishop George Niederauer came to Salt Lake City to serve the Utah jurisdiction of the Catholic Church, it was indeed a new day. Immediately, he made clear his intentions to work with all to meet the needs of all. He made his way to meet and interact with clergy of many denominations and organizations. His goals materialized as we worked to offer strong spiritual guidance to all.
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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
Dear Bishop Niederauer,
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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
SALT LAKE CITY — A cathedral is the Bishop’s Church and as such always has a unique relationship with the Bishop. In Salt Lake City, the two sister Cathedrals, St Mark’s and the Cathedral of the Madeleine have developed a warm and close relationship. As Dean (Rector) of the Episcopal Cathedral here in Salt Lake City, I have had a wonderful relationship with Bishop Niederauer over the past few years.
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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
SALT LAKE CITY — As to the news of Bishop Niederauer’s selection to lead the Archdiocese of San Francisco, I was surprised and not surprised, I was sad and I was happy. Of course, on all counts!
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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
SALT LAKE CITY — While assigned to St. Dominic’s Church in San Francisco, I received the news that our archbishop, Most Reverend William Levada, would be moving to Rome. I heard in my head, "BISHOP GEORGE NIEDERAUER!" Bishop Niederauer came immediately to mind as Archbishop Levada’s replacement. When I shared that with my Dominican brothers at St. Dominic’s, they all agreed; Bishop Niederauer would be a natural choice, and we all hoped that he would be appointed to replace Archbishop Levada. But when I received my assignment as Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Newman Center in Salt Lake City, I prayed, "No, God, keep Bishop Niederauer in Salt Lake City!" I very much wanted to work with Bishop Niederauer.
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Friday, Feb. 03, 2006
BOUNTIFUL — "Thank you for allowing the Ladies of Charity to form a chapter in the Diocese of Salt Lake City to serve the poor in Utah," said Ladies of Charity (LOC) president Jane Hipley. "Archbishop-designate George Niederauer once lived with Vincentian priests, and he knows their mission, and he knows they serve the poor. The Ladies of Charity formed in September 2003, to serve the poorest of the poor. We will miss him and his spiritual guidance, but we congratulate him on his new appointment."
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