Bishop-elect William Joensen poses for a portrait at the Catholic Pastoral Center on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019 in Des Moines. The former Loras College professor is readjusting to life in central Iowa, where he grew up, ahead of his ordainment and installation this month as the 10th bishop for the Diocese of Des Moines. Pope Francis selected Joensen, 59, to replace the retiring Bishop Richard Pates. (Brian Powers/The Des Moines Register via AP)
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