West Allis Native Chosen As Auxiliary Bishop, WISN, May 26, 2011

West Allis Native Chosen As Auxiliary Bishop

WISN
May 26, 2011

http://www.wisn.com/r/28032322/detail.html

Hillary Mintz

MILWAUKEE -- The Rev. Donald J. Hying has been appointed auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The appointment, made by Pope Benedict XVI, was announced in Rome on Thursday.

Bishop-elect Hying will be ordained by Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, on July 20 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.

"This is a proud moment for the Church in southeastern Wisconsin," Listecki said. "By choosing Fr. Hying, one of Milwaukee's own as our new auxiliary bishop, the Holy Father has paid a high compliment to all the priests from this diocese. Pope Benedict XVI has gifted us with a true servant-leader."

Hying celebrated Mass with Listecki on Thursday morning at Hying Christ the King Chapel, at St. Francis De Sales Seminary.

Auxiliary bishops serve the church by assisting the archbishop in the pastoral and spiritual leadership of a diocese.

"This episcopal appointment is less about the personality of the one chosen, as it is about the office," Bishop-elect Hying said. "As the saying goes, 'God does not always call the most qualified, but he qualifies those he has called.' I am both deeply humbled and honored to be appointed by His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI."

Hying is a native of West Allis. He attended St. Aloysius and Immaculate Heart of Mary grade schools, Brookfield Central High School, and Marquette University. He earned his Masters of Divinity from Saint Francis De Sales Seminary.