ASIA/KOREA - Bishop of Suwon resigns, successor appointed

Monday, 30 March 2009

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - he Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on 30 March 2009, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Suwon (Korea) presented by Bishop Paul Choi Deok-ki, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. The Holy Father appointed as Bishop of Suwon, Bishop Matthias Ri Iong-hoon, Coadjutor Bishop of the same Diocese. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 30/3/2009)


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