San Francisco priest named to head Reno Diocese

Published: 2005-12-27

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Randolph R. Calvo, a San Francisco archdiocesan priest, as the new bishop of Reno, Nev. Bishop-designate Calvo, 54, who was born in Guam, was pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Redwood City, Calif., at the time of his appointment. The appointment was announced Dec. 23 at the Vatican. Bishop-designate Calvo replaces Bishop Phillip F. Straling, who retired in June. His episcopal ordination was set for Feb. 17 in Reno, with recently named Archbishop George H. Niederauer of San Francisco presiding. In a Dec. 23 statement, Bishop-designate Calvo said he felt "somewhat overwhelmed" at the news of his appointment. "In my family, I am the seventh child. Now I will be the seventh bishop of Reno. Perhaps I will be a 'lucky seven' (in Reno). But I rely on more than luck to fulfill my ministry. I rely on God's grace, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the advice and support of my co-workers and the prayers of all," he said.

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