A former priest and pastor at the former Holy Innocents, now St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manitowoc has been appointed Bishop of the Catholic Diocese in Duluth, Minnesota.
The Very Reverend Daniel Felton today was appointed as the tenth Bishop of that diocese by Pope Francis.
Green Bay Bishop David Ricken said in a statement this morning, “I could not be more delighted that the Holy Father has chosen to elevate Father Dan to Bishop of Duluth. Bishop-elect Felton, a native of the Diocese of Green Bay, has excelled in his service to this diocese in the many positions he has held and has been a trusted leader in his role as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia.
His presence, ministry, and expertise will be sorely missed here but he will bring many gifts to the faithful of the Diocese of Duluth.”
Felton will be ordained a bishop and installed in Minnesota during a Mass on Thursday, May 20th.
