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	Archbishop Mancini's Initial Press Release Roman Catholic Diocese of Antigonish September 30, 2009 http://www.antigonishdiocese.com/ManciniStatement.html PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Halifax, N.S. DATE September 30, 2009 Most Reverend Anthony Mancini, Archbishop of Halifax , was named Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Antigonish on Saturday in the wake of the resignation of Bishop Raymond Lahey for personal reasons. Today he has learned through the news media that Bishop Lahey is facing child pornography charges. He says: "I am shocked and saddened by this devastating news. For the priests and people of Antigonish Diocese, this is a terrible moment. Tomorrow, I will be going to Sydney for my first meeting in the Diocese of Antigonish. Then we will face this matter together. I trust that we will find the courage and the capacity to move forward."
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