ASIA/INDIA - Resignation of the Archbishop of Calcutta and succession

Friday, 24 February 2012

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - Holy Father Benedict XVI on February 23, 2012 accepted the resignation from the pastoral governance of the Archdiocese of Calcutta (India) presented by His Exc. Mgr. Lucas Sirkar, S.D.B., in accordance with canon 401 § 1 of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by His Exc. Mgr.Thomas D'Souza, Coadjutor of the same archdiocese. (SL) (Agenzia Fides 24/2/2012)