ASIA/INDIA - Resignation by Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar and appointment of his Successor

Saturday, 12 February 2011

Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on 11 February 2011, accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the Archdiocese of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar (India), presented by Mons. Raphael Cheenath, S.V.D., in conformity with canon 401 § 1 of the Code of Canon law. The Holy Father appointed as Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar (India), Bishop John Barwa, S.V.D., until now Bishop of Rourkela. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 12/02/2011)


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