ASIA/INDIA - Bishop of Poona, successor appointed

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on April 4, 2009, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Poona (India) presented by Bishop Valerian D’Souza, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. The Holy Father appointed as Bishop of Poona (India), Bishop Thomas Dabre, Bishop of the Diocese of Vasai (India). (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 6/4/2009)