Bulletin from Holy See Press Office: Resignations and Appointments, 04.12.2019

VATICAN CITY
Holy See Press Office

– Resignation of bishop of Buffalo, U.S.A., and appointment of apostolic administrator sede vacante of the same diocese

– Appointment of auxiliary of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Resignation of bishop of Buffalo, U.S.A., and appointment of apostolic administrator sede vacante of the same diocese

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Buffalo, United States of America, presented by Bishop Richard J. Malone, and has appointed Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger of Albany as apostolic administrator of the same diocese.

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