ASIA/INDIA - Bishop of Rourkela resigns, successor appointed

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on 2 April 2009, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Rourkela (India) presented by Bishop Alphonse Bilung, SVD, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. The Holy Father appointed as Bishop of Rourkela, Bishop John Barwa, SVD, Coadjutor Bishop of the same Diocese. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 2/4/2009)