My wholehearted congratulations and best wishes to Bishop Joseph Galante on his appointment as the seventh Bishop of the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey. I am especially pleased to welcome Bishop Galante who was once a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, back to the Philadelphia area, where he is fondly remembered and will be warmly received.

During late 1980's, early 1990's, I had the opportunity to know Bishop Galante while both of us were serving the Holy Father in Rome. I know he is a dedicated and loyal servant of Jesus Christ and the people of God. I am certain that Bishop Galante will be a compassionate and wise shepherd to the Catholic faithful of Camden.

As Bishop Galante assumes his new position in the Church, my prayers, and , I know, the prayers of the priests, religious and faithful of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are with him.

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