AFRICA/SOUTH AFRICA - Resignation of the Bishop of Polokwane and appointment of the Apostolic Administrator

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI on December 9, 2011 accepted the resignation from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Polokwane in South Africa, presented by His Exc. Mgr. Mogale Paul Nkhumishe, in accordance with canon 401 § 2 Code of Canon Law, and at the same time appointed Rev. Mgr. Jeremiah Madimetja Masela, et vacant Apostolic Administrator to nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same diocese. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 13/12/2011)


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