AMERICA/CANADA - The Pope accepts resignation of the Bishop of Keewatin-Le Pas diocese and appoints Successor

Saturday, 25 March 2006

Vatican City (Fides Service) - The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on 25 March 2006 accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the diocese of Keewatin-Le Pas (Canada), presented by Bishop Pere Alfred Sutton, OMI, in conformity with the Code of Canon Law canon 401 § 2.
The Holy Father appointed Bishop of Keewatin-Le Pas (Canada) Bishop Sylvain Lavoie, OMI, until now coadjutor of the same diocese. (AP) (25/3/2006 Agenzia Fides; Righe:9; Parole: 82)


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