William ByrneFather William (Bill) Byrne is a native of Washington, D.C. For 8 years he was the Pastor of St. Peter's on Capitol Hill, developing and providing a special ministry for Catholic members of Congress. In 2016, Pope Francis named Fr. Byrne a Misionary of Mercy for the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
Bishop Byrne is a popular columnist and YouTube personality, with his series "Five Things" highlighting five life hacks, prayer starters, or spiritual meditations to help people grow closer to God and appreciate the small -- but vital -things in life.
Pope Francis named him as the 10th bishop of Springfield on October 14, 2020. Bishop Byrne was ordained and installed as the 10th Bishop of Springfield on Dec. 14 at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield by Boston Cardinal Sean O'Malley.
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