Bishop John M. LeVoir

The Most Reverend John M. LeVoir was ordained and installed as the Bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm on September 15, 2008 at the New Ulm Civic Center, New Ulm, MN.

Bishop LeVoir is the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of New Ulm.

Biographic Information

Curriculum Vitae

Bishop John M. LeVoir's Coat of Arms and Official Explanation

News Release of the Mass of Ordination and Installation

Bishop-designate John M. LeVoir's statement

Administrator, Monsignor Douglas Gram's Statement

Archbishop John C. Nienstedt's Statement

Bishop's Statements and Other Statements

• Bishop LeVoir's statement on Notre Dame Invitation to President Obama

Homilies

• November 16, 2008
  Bishop LeVoir's Message for the 50th Anniversary Closing Celebration, Holy Redeemer, Marshall, MN
• September 15, 2008
  Episcopal Ordination of Bishop John M. LeVoir

Bishop's Pastoral Letters - Be Not Afraid . . .

Published in The Prairie Catholic newspaper
         (English & Español)

• May, 2012 - "May: The Month of Mary"
• April, 2012 - "Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?"
• March, 2012 - "The Role of Laity in Society (part II)"
• February, 2012 - "The Role of Laity in Society"
• January, 2012 - "Speak Out and Pray for a Culture of Life"
• December, 2011 - "Advent and Christmas"
• November, 2011 - "Father Louis Guanella is a Saint!"
October, 2011 - "Respect Life"
• September, 2011 - "In the Midst of a Miracle - World Youth Day 2011"
• June, 2011 - "Financial Commentary"  
•                     2009-2010 Statement of Activities
• May, 2011 - "Blessed John Paul II on Marriage and Family"
• April, 2011 - "The Holy Land"

• March, 2011 - "Lent: a Time of Prayer"
• February, 2011 - "Lent and Easter 2011"
• January, 2011 - "Building a New Pastoral Center"
• December, 2010 - "Christmas: an Expression of the Priestly Love of Jesus Christ"
• November, 2010 - "Pray and Sacrifice for More Priests"
• October, 2010 - "Diocese to "Embark on Capital Campaign"
• September, 2010 - "Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship"

  June, 2010 - "Financial Commentary"

• May, 2010 - "Sexual Abuse of Children by Clergy"
• April, 2010 - "Highs and Lows"
• March, 2010 - "The Sacrament of Reconciliation: God's Embrace"
• February, 2010 - "My Pilgrimage to San Lucas Toliman"
• January, 2010 - "New Year's Resolution"
• December, 2009 - "Advent, Jesus Is Coming"
• November, 2009 - Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Peter

• October, 2009 - "Mary, Queen of Peace"

• September, 2009 - My First Year as Bishop
• June, 2009 - Peace
• May, 2009 - Statement of Activities
• April, 2009 - The Easter Triduum
• March, 2009 - Lent, Fasting and Interior Conversion
• February, 2009 - Fourth Plan for Parishes, 2009 - 2014
• January, 2009 - Two Important Documents
• December, 2008 - November Meeting of Bishops
• November, 2008 - Prayer
• October, 2008 - Good-bye and Hello