ASIA/KOREA - Appointment of the Bishop of Incheon

Thursday, 10 November 2016

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - On 10 November 2016, the Holy Father appointed His Exc. Mgr. John Baptist Jung Shin-chul, titular Bishop of Cuicul and Auxiliary of the same diocese, as Bishop of Incheon (Korea). (SL) (Agenzia Fides 10/11/2016)