Monsignor Robert Yeazel of The Holy Cross Church of Syracuse says he agrees with Robert Cunningham becoming the new bishop of the Syracuse Diocese for many reasons.
"We could not be more pleased with this choice," said Yeazel, seen at the right standing next to the cross. "He is dedicated to helping people both in and outside of the church."
Cunningham will be replacing Bishop James M. Moynihan, who has served since May 29, 1995.
Moynihan, 76, introduced Cunningham on Tuesday after Pope Benedict XVI named Cunningham at a Tuesday morning news conference.
"He looks every inch a bishop," said Moynihan.
Cunningham and Yeazel have been friends since they both worked as chancellors of the Buffalo and Syracuse Diocese respectively. Yeazel says that working in Syracuse will be a big change for Cunningham.
"He'll be dealing with half the area of Ogdensburg [where he worked previously], but he'll be working with twice the number of Catholics," said Yeazel. "Being here will also help with his travel because he'll be able to see more people."
Yeazel is confident that Cunningham will be able to help Syracuse because of his availability and "genuine care" for both Catholics and non-Catholics.
"We are blessed to have him among us," said Yeazel.
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