Father Jeff Hanley, pastor of St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings,  organized and served as Master of Ceremony as the Diocese of Kalamazoo ordained its fifth bishop Tuesday afternoon.

Pope Francis appointed Edward Lohse from  the Diocese of Erie,  Pennsylvania as the New Bishop replacing retiring Bishop Paul Bradley.

The three hour ceremony  was held at St. Augustine Cathedral in Kalamazoo.

Photo: Father Hanley assisting New Bishop during the Ordination ceremony.