ASIA/SRI LANKA - The Pope accepts resignation of Bishop of Chilaw

Saturday, 21 October 2006

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Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) - The Holy Father, Pope Pope Benedict XVI, on 19 October 2006, accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the diocese of Chilaw (Sri Lanka), presented by Bishop Frank Marcus Fernando, O.M.I., in conformity with the Code of Canon Law can. 401 § 1, who is succeeded by his Coadjutor Bishop Warnakulasurya Wadumestrige Devasritha Valence Mendis. (S.L.) (Agenzia Fides 21/10/2006; Righe 3; Parole 40)