The Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama has a new bishop. On March 25, Pope Francis named Bishop Steven J. Raica as the fifth bishop of Birmingham.
Bishop Raica is currently the Bishop of Gaylord, Michigan. He will succeed Bishop Robert J. Baker, who has served the Diocese of Birmingham since October of 2007.
Bishop Raica is currently the Bishop of Gaylord, Michigan. He will succeed Bishop Robert J. Baker, who has served the Diocese of Birmingham since October of 2007.