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# Pope appoints St. Chad’s Cathedral Dean, Vicar General as auxiliary bishops
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/pope-appoints-st-chads-cathedral-dean-vicar-general-as-auxiliary-bishops/
- Published: 2024-04-29T10:26:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T09:58:28.000Z
- Author: Warren Menezes
- Tags: News, Religion, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

The **Archdiocese of Birmingham** will receive two new auxiliary bishops in July.

**Pope Francis** has appointed **Canon Richard Walker**, Vicar General of the Archdiocese, and **Monsignor Timothy Menezes**, Dean of **St Chad’s Cathedral**, as Auxiliary Bishops of **Birmingham** on 25th April.

“I was very surprised to be told that I was being appointed auxiliary bishop in Birmingham by Pope Francis,” Fr. Tim told ***Birmingham Eastside***.

The cathedral dean received the news on 22nd April.

“For a Catholic priest, we never apply for anything,” he said. “We never ask to go anywhere, so it's always a surprise.

“And I've always loved being a priest. I've been a priest for 29 years. I have wanted to be a priest since I was six years old, so it's been my life. And this is a great privilege to be asked to do this.

“As a bishop, I have a lot to learn and I would be grateful for the prayers of all those who have helped me so far,” he added.