Bishop James Checchio’s recent appointment as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans marks a significant new chapter in a distinguished vocation of service. From his beginnings in Camden, New Jersey, to parish ministry, leadership roles within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and nine years guiding the Diocese of Metuchen, Bishop Checchio prepares to bring that same energy and devotion to the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Bishop Checchio shares his reaction to the Holy Father choosing him as Coadjutor Archbishop of New Orleans. Bringing both global and national perspectives, he discusses how his experiences inform and guide his leadership.