Knoxville TN Hero Appointed Bishop Of Springfield - Cape Girardeau

Vatican Appoints Fr. James Vann Johnston, Jr., JCL, The Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield - Cape GirardeauThe great grandson of the founding editor of The Mirror reads the article on the back page of the January 25, 2008 issue, "Are Children Punished For Parent's Wickedness?" while Bishop designate James Vann Johnston, Jr. JCL, graces the front cover. Not only is he the new Bishop, he is also a bonafide hero , rescuing a child from a mountain stream. Johnston, 48, replaces current Bishop John Leibrecht, 77, who has retired. Previous bishops were Bishop Helmsing, Arch-Bishop Strecker, Cardinal Baum, Cardinal Law (yes, THAT Cardinal Law), and Bishop Leibrecht.