Reflecting on new phase of his ministry, Bishop Campbell says ‘a priest never really retires’

May 4, 2026 | Catholic Standard

By Nicole Olea | Catholic Standard

On May 1, Pope Leo XIV named two local priests, Father Gary Studniewski and Father Robert Boxie III, as new auxiliary bishops of Washington, and the pope also accepted the resignation of Bishop Roy E. Campbell Jr. from the office of auxiliary bishop of Washington. Bishop Campbell, who is now 78, is retiring. As required by canon law, he had submitted his resignation to the pope in 2022 when he turned 75.