The next Des Moines bishop is a philosopher, cyclist and favored professor with Iowa roots

Posted: 09/10/2019 - by Charlie Narmi

The new bishop-elect of Des Moines met former Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch decades ago on a flight. Upon learning he was a postgraduate philosophy student, the lawmaker asked if his studies would erode his faith, the Catholic priest said.

“Actually, it enhances my faith,” Bishop-elect William Joensen replied. “It...

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