YOUNGSTOWN (OH)
Catholic News Service/OSV Newsweekly
September 7, 2018
On his first day back at work Sept. 4, Bishop George V. Murry of Youngstown spoke happily of his return, but he also addressed the somber subject of the sex abuse crisis now in the news.
In April, he was diagnosed with acute leukemia and admitted to the Cleveland Clinic, where he received aggressive chemotherapy for a month. After his discharge, he received follow-up treatment and spent time resting and recovering.
Speaking to reporters at St. Columba Cathedral Parish Hall, Bishop Murry said he was “100 percent cancer-free” following a bone marrow scan.
He thanked all those who supported him and provided his medical care.
“My energy level is almost back to normal. I look forward to returning to work and reconnecting with the people of the diocese — part time for a short time, then later, full time,” Bishop Murry said.
The next day, he presided at a weekly prayer service for diocesan staff at St. Columba Cathedral that began after his diagnosis, expressing gratitude to all for their prayers.
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