New L.A. Auxiliary

The Holy Father appointed Msgr. Alexander Salazar, pastor of St. Theresa of Avila Parish, Los Angeles andarchdiocesan vice-chancellor, as auxiliary bishop of Los Angeles. The bishop-elect was born in San Jose, Costa Rica and was ordained a priest in 1985 at the age of 35. Previously, he had been a Catholic grade school teacher. Since ordination, he has served in parish ministry.