Pope Francis has named Father Michael Woost as an auxiliary bishop of Cleveland announced by the Vatican on Monday.
Father Tom Woost, 63, has served as a professor of liturgical and sacramental theology at the Saint Mary Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio, for more than 20 years.
The Cleveland-born priest is one of three priests in his immediate family. His two brothers, Father Dave Woost and Father Tom Woost are also priests of the Diocese of Cleveland.
Bishop Edward Malesic, who has led the diocese since September 2020, welcomed the announcement of Woost’s appointment on 9 May.
“This announcement is great news for the Diocese of Cleveland. I am grateful to the Holy Father Pope Francis for the appointment of Bishop-elect Woost as an auxiliary bishop,” Malesic said.
“He is a highly respected, capable, and faithful man who will be a good helpmate with me in shepherding the wonderful people of our diocese. I look forward to working closely with bishop-elect Woost and asking our people to pray for him as he prepares to be ordained as a bishop of our Church.”