Pope ‘determined’ to revamp church here with new posts

IRELAND
Irish Independent

By Ralph Riegel

Monday November 26 2012

POPE Benedict is to reshape the church here, with two more bishops to be appointed within weeks after the Diocese of Cloyne finally got its new bishop.

The Pope chose St Colman’s Day, feast of Cloyne’s patron saint, to confirm the appointment of Canon William Crean (60) as successor to Dr John Magee in the sprawling Cork diocese.

Significantly, he chose a senior cleric noted for his outstanding parish abilities rather than a Vatican-based academic.

Church officials stressed that the emphasis on pastoral ability reflects the Pope’s determination to “reshape and renew the Irish Church”.

Six other Irish dioceses either have no bishop or have prelates serving beyond their retirement age.

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