Joseph Charron
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Joseph Léo Charron C.PP.S. is an American prelate of the
Biography
Early life
Joseph Charron was born in Redfield, South Dakota, on December 30, 1939. He is one of eight children.[1] Charron made his religious profession as a member of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood on August 15, 1961.[2][1]
Charron received his
Priesthood
On June 3, 1967, Charron was ordained to the priesthood for the Missionaries of the Sacred Blood by Bishop
In 1979, Charron was appointed provincial director of the Kansas City Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Charron returned to St. John's University in 1987, becoming an adjunct professor of theology.[1]
Auxiliary Bishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
On November 12, 1989,
Bishop of Des Moines
On January 21, 1994, John Paul II appointed Charron as bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines.[2] On September 19, 2003, Charron permanently suspended three diocese priests from ministry due to sexual abuse allegations: Reverends Albert Wilwerding, John Ryan, and Richard Wagner. Charron was following the recommendations of an internal committee that had recommended their dismissal and ultimate laicization.[3]
On April 10, 2007, Pope Benedict XVI accepted Charron's resignation due to poor health as bishop of Des Moines. Charron had been diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica, a chronic medical condition.[4][1]
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "BISHOP EMERITUS JOSEPH L. CHARRON, C.PP.S." Diocese of Des Moines. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Joseph Leo Charron [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "Des Moines Bishop dismisses three priests over sexual abuse". Radio Iowa. 2003-09-19. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
- ^ "Bishop of Des Moines Catholic Diocese says health led him to retire". Radio Iowa. April 10, 2007.