New Twin Cities auxiliary bishop named

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Pope Francis has appointed a new auxiliary bishop for the Twin Cities.

Rev. Michael Izen currently serves as a pastor at the Churches of St. Michael and St. Mary in Stillwater.

As an auxiliary bishop, Izen will work with Archbishop Bernard Hebda to lead the church in the metro area.

His ordination is scheduled for April at the Cathedral of St. Paul.