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10/01/2013
Bishop Of Limerick Appointed
The Diocese of Limerick has today welcomed its Bishop Elect Fr Brendan Leahy after his appointment by the Holy See.
Fr Leahy, who will take up his appointment in the spring, was announced as the incoming Bishop of Limerick by Diocesan Administrator Fr Tony Mullins on the steps of St. John's Cathedral today to coincide with the announcement in Rome by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Also present for the announcement was Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Charles Brown along with a number of priests of the Diocese.
Fr Leahy will succeed Bishop Donal Murray, who retired as Bishop in December 2009. Fr Mullins has for the past three years served as Diocesan Administrator.
Addressing the gathering at St. John's Cathedral, Fr Mullins said that Fr Leahy’s appointment said: "The Church, including our own Diocese, has been going through one of its most difficult periods but I believe Fr Leahy's appointment comes at a real turning point. We have worked hard to build confidence amongst the faithful and Fr Leahy's appointment will enhance the trust, renewal and sense of leadership in the Church, all of which is gravely needed in the times we live in today."
(CD/GK)
Fr Leahy, who will take up his appointment in the spring, was announced as the incoming Bishop of Limerick by Diocesan Administrator Fr Tony Mullins on the steps of St. John's Cathedral today to coincide with the announcement in Rome by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. Also present for the announcement was Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Charles Brown along with a number of priests of the Diocese.
Fr Leahy will succeed Bishop Donal Murray, who retired as Bishop in December 2009. Fr Mullins has for the past three years served as Diocesan Administrator.
Addressing the gathering at St. John's Cathedral, Fr Mullins said that Fr Leahy’s appointment said: "The Church, including our own Diocese, has been going through one of its most difficult periods but I believe Fr Leahy's appointment comes at a real turning point. We have worked hard to build confidence amongst the faithful and Fr Leahy's appointment will enhance the trust, renewal and sense of leadership in the Church, all of which is gravely needed in the times we live in today."
(CD/GK)
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