OCEANIA/NEW ZEALAND - Resignation of the Bishop of Palmerston and succession

Thursday, 23 February 2012

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI on February 22, 2012 accepted the resignation from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Palmerston North (New Zealand), presented by His Exc. Mgr. Peter James Cullinane, in accordance with canon 401 § 1 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by His Exc. Mgr. Charls Drennan, Coadjutor of the same Diocese. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 23/2/2012)


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