From
today's Vatican Bollettino:Il Santo Padre ha accettato la rinuncia al governo pastorale dell’arcidiocesi di Southwark (Inghilterra), presentata da S.E. Mons. Kevin McDonald, in conformità al can. 401 § 2 del Codice di Diritto Canonico.
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral government of hte Archdiocese of Southwark (England) presented by His Grace Kevin McDonald, in conformity with canon 401 § 2 of the Code of Canon Law.
Here is the Press Release issued by the
Archdiocese of Southwark:
At 11am (GMT) The Holy Father accepted the accepted the resignation of Archbishop Kevin McDonald of Southwark in accordance with Canon 401 §2. The Archbishop submitted his resignation to the Holy Father having taken account of medical advice. The Archbishop has had a triple heart bypass and also suffers from severe osteo arthritis. This has already necessitated surgery and the Archbishop envisages further surgery in 2010.
Archbishop McDonald said,
“I feel great sadness at having to relinquish my post as Archbishop of Southwark. Although I have had to contend with illness over the last three years, this appointment has been a great grace. It has been a privilege to lead this great Diocese and I have received a wonderful response to everything I have tried to do. I have also been very appreciative of the prayers of so many people while I have been ill. The Diocese will continue to be very much in my thoughts and prayers in the time ahead.”
A Diocesan Administrator will be appointed soon and he will be in charge of the Diocese, until a new Archbishop takes possession of the Diocese.
Please remember Archbishop McDonald in your prayers. He has recently undergone much suffering and physical pain which he has borne with great spirit.
From today's Vatican Bollettino:
4 comments:
St Pio of Pietrelcina, pray for him
Let us pray for Archbishop Kevin. He has had a difficult time with his health, and to resign from his office would not have been easy, it shows great courage and leadership.
There is much speculation as to his successor, and the current news is as follows:
- Bishop Arthur Roche
- Bishop Patrick Lynch*
- Bishop Malcolm McMahon
- Bishop John Arnold
- Father Timothy Finigan*
- Father Stephen Langridge*
*Incardinated in the Diocese of Southwark
Thank you, petersmither, for a good laugh! MOST amused by some of those names. LOL in fact.
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for "Archbishop McDonald", and the Archdiocese of Southwark (England) too!
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