ASIA/VIETNAM - Bishop of Phan Thiet resigns, successor appointed

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on July 25, 2009, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Phan Thiet (Vietnam) presented by Bishop Paul Nguyen Thanh Hoan, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law, canon 401 § 1. The Pope appointed Bishop Joseph Vu Duy Thong, until now Titular Bishop of Tortiboli and Auxiliary of the Diocese of Thanh-Pho Ho Chi Minh, as Bishop of Phan Thiet (Vietnam). (SL) (Agenzia Fides 27/7/2009)