The new Catholic Bishop for the Prince George region is a priest from Vancouver.
Monsignor Stephen Jensen was appointed today by Pope Benedict.
The 58-year old is currently the Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Vancouver.
He's replacing Bishop Gerald Wiesner who must retire after turning 75 in June.
No date has been set for Jensen's move to Prince George.
He grew up in North Vancouver and became a priest in 1980.