Kevin Vann

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Kenrick-Glennon Seminary (1981)
  • Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (1985)
    • MottoIn fide et dileccione in Christo Iesu
    (Latin: In the faith and love in Christ Jesus)
    Styles of
    Kevin William Vann
    Reference style
    Spoken style
    Your Excellency
    Religious styleBishop

    Kevin William Vann (born May 10, 1951) is an American prelate of the

    Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop of the Diocese of Orange in Southern California since 2012. Vann previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth
    in Texas from 2005 to 2012.

    Vann is the ecclesiastical delegate for the Pastoral Provision for Former Anglicans.[1]

    Early life and education

    The eldest of six children, Kevin Vann was born on May 10, 1951, in Springfield, Illinois, to William and Theresa (née Jones) Vann.[2] William was a postal worker and Theresa a nurse and clinical instructor at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

    After graduating from

    medical technologist at St. John's Hospital.[3]

    In 1976, after deciding to become a priest, Vann entered the Immaculate Conception Diocesan Seminary in Springfield. He then went to

    Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri one year later, finishing there in 1981 [3][4]

    Priesthood

    Vann was

    Diocese of Springfield in Illinois by Bishop Joseph McNicholas at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Springfield on May 30, 1981.[2]

    After his 1981 ordination, Vann traveled to Rome to the seminary at the

    Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome in early 1985.[4][5]

    After Vann's return to Springfield in 1985, the diocese assigned him as

    defender of the bond, and procurator on the diocesan tribunal from 1985 to 1994, also serving on the metropolitan court of appeals for the Province of Chicago. Between 1989 and 1990, Vann was also parochial administrator of St. Mary Parish in Pittsfield, Illinois, Holy Redeemer Parish in Barry, Illinois, and Holy Family Parish in Griggsville, Illinois
    .

    Vann was pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Auburn, Illinois (1990–1992) and later of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Decatur, Illinois (1992–2001). While serving at Our Lady of Lourdes, he was also:

    Vann also taught canon law at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary.

    Vann became pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish in 2001. During his tenure at Blessed Sacrament, he oversaw a $2.2 million capital campaign for refurbishing the church, as part of its 75th anniversary celebration. In addition to his pastoral duties, he was also named

    diocesan chancery. The Vatican elevated Vann to the rank of honorary chaplain
    on February 19, 2002.

    Coadjutor Bishop and Bishop of Fort Worth

    On May 17, 2005, Vann was appointed coadjutor bishop of Fort Worth by Pope Benedict XVI to assist Bishop Joseph Delaney, who was in poor health.[2]Delaney died on July 12, 2005, the day before Vann was to be consecrated as coadjutor bishop.[5]Instead, on July 13, 2006, Vann was consecrated as Bishop of Fort Worth.[5]

    Archbishop

    Daniel-Meyer Coliseum in Fort Worth[2] Vann selected as his episcopal motto In Fide Et Dileccione In Christo Iesu, "In the faith and love in Christ Jesus".[5]

    Bishop of Orange

    On September 21, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Vann as bishop of Orange to succeed retiring Bishop Tod Brown, Vann was installed on December 10, 2012.[6]

    In July 2019, Vann dedicated

    Crystal Cathedral, the diocese purchased the building in early 2012 from the bankrupt Robert Schuller Ministries.[7]

    On November 1, 2020, Vann sued the former administrator of the Orange Catholic Foundation. Vann claimed that the administrator had defamed him by suggesting Vann wanted to obtain funds from the Foundation for

    sex abuse claims against the diocese.[8]

    Vann speaks Spanish and Vietnamese. Within the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), Vann has been a member of the committees on marriage, family life, laity and youth, and the subcommittee on marriage and family life.

    Viewpoints

    Abortion

    In 2004, Vann said that he would be "reticent" in giving

    communion to US Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), a former parishioner at Blessed Sacrament, whose "pro-choice position puts him really outside of communion or unity with the Church's teachings on life".[9][10]

    During the 2008 US presidential election, Vann and Bishop Kevin Farrell issued a joint statement in which they declared that

    "We cannot make more clear the seriousness of the overriding issue of abortion—while not the only issue—it is the defining moral issue, not only today, but of the last 35 years ... As Catholics we are morally obligated to pray, to act, and to vote to abolish the evil of abortion in America."[11]

    See also

    References

    1. ^ Vann, Kevin W. "A Message from Most Rev. Bishop Kevin Vann". Pastoral Provision. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
    2. ^ a b c d "Bishop Kevin William Vann". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
    3. ^ a b "Fort Worth Star-Telegram: "Departing Catholic Bishop Vann was an asset to the broader North Texas community"". Star Telegram. September 24, 2012. Archived from the original on October 25, 2012. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
    4. ^ a b "The Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, JCD, D.D." Diocese of Orange. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
    5. ^ a b c d e "Diocese History". Diocese of Fort Worth. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
    6. ^ Ryan, Harriet (August 26, 2020). "O.C.'s bishop, a $12-million problem and a secret fight stretching to the Vatican". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
    7. ^ "Orange diocese to dedicate Christ Cathedral". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
    8. ^ "O.C. bishop sues charity administrator who accused Catholic leader of wrongdoing". KTLA. November 1, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
    9. ^ Palmo, Rocco (December 15, 2005). "The Bishop-elect: A Primer". Whispers in the Loggia. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
    10. ^ Branch-Brioso, Karen (June 2, 2004). "Self described "Catholic" US Sen Dick Durbin (D-IL) boasts of piety: Says Catholic senators generally obey church". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 19, 2005. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
    11. ^ Farrell, Kevin J.; Vann, Kevin W. (October 8, 2008). "Joint Statement from Bishop Kevin Farrell and Bishop Kevin Vann to the Faithful of the Dioceses of Dallas and Fort Worth". Catholic Pro-Life Committee. Archived from the original on October 14, 2008. Retrieved May 7, 2009.

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    Episcopal succession

    Catholic Church titles
    Preceded by Bishop of Orange
    2012–present     		Incumbent
    Preceded by Bishop of Fort Worth
    2005–2012     		Michael Fors Olson
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