Bishop-elect Thomas J. Hennen for the Diocese of Baker, Oregon
DIOCESE OF DAVENPORT
DATE: July 10, 2025
FROM: Deacon David Montgomery
Bishop-elect Thomas J. Hennen for the Diocese of Baker From Bishop Dennis G. Walsh, Bishop of Davenport It is with immense joy that we received this morning the news of Pope Leo's appointment of the Bishop-elect Thomas J. Hennen as the new Bishop of Baker, Oregon. We extend our heartfelt congratulations on this well-deserved appointment. While we rejoice for the people of the Diocese of Baker, who will undoubtedly benefit from Bishop-elect Thomas Hennen’s pastoral care and leadership, this news also comes with a touch of sadness for our own Diocese of Davenport. He has been a most generous and dedicated shepherd in his pastoral ministry with the faithful at Sacred Heart Cathedral, and his invaluable service as Vicar General of our diocese has been a true blessing. His wisdom, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the Church have left an indelible mark on all of us. We are deeply grateful for the complete dedication of his life at the service of this local church. As he prepares to embark on this new chapter of his priestly ministry, he carries with him the prayers and profound gratitude of the entire Diocese of Davenport. We pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide and strengthen him in his new episcopal ministry, and that it may be filled with abundant grace and fruitfulness. Livestreaming of the press conference will occur on
Thursday July 10, 2025 at 11 am PDT/1 pm CDT Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5413884000?omn=85311809339
The website address for the Diocese of Baker: https://dioceseofbaker.org/
Please also see the story by The Catholic Messenger: https://catholicmessenger.net/
Past Assignments for Bishop-elect Hennen:
05/01/2000 B.A., St. Ambrose University, Davenport
6/1/2003 Baccalaureate in Sacred Theology (STB) Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome
07/10/2004 Ordained to the presbyterate, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport
6/1/2005 Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL), Alphonsianum, Rome
2005-2010 Parochial Vicar, Jesus Christ Prince of Peace, Clinton
2010-2011 Campus Minister, Newman Catholic Student Center Iowa City
2010-2011 Parochial Vicar, St. Mary of the Visitation, Iowa City
2011-2018 Director of Vocations 2014-2017 Chaplain, Assumption High School, Davenport
2014-2017 Teacher, Assumption High School, Davenport Continued
2017-2021 Chaplain & Director of Campus Ministry, St. Ambrose University, Davenport
2018-2021 Associate Director of Vocations
2020-2025 Consultor, College of Consultors
2020-2025 Vicar General
2021-2025 Priest Moderator, St. Mary, Wilton, St. Andrew, Blue Grass
2021-2025 Pastor, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Davenport
