Vatican City, Jan 31, 2019 / 07:21 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis accepted the retirement of Bishop Frederick Campbell of Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, appointing Bishop Robert J. Brennan, auxiliary of Rockville Centre, to lead the diocese.

“I am already praying fervently for the Church of Columbus every day,” Bishop Brennan said in a statement Jan. 31. “I look forward to walking the journey with you as your pastor sharing the ‘Joy of the Gospel’ and the ‘Splendor of Truth.’”