Announcement by Pope Benedict XVI on the resignation of Bishop James Moriarty

22 Apr 2010

PRESS RELEASE
22 April 2010

Announcement by Pope Benedict XVI on the resignation of Bishop James Moriarty

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend James Moriarty, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. This announcement will be made today in Rome at 12:00 local time (11:00am Irish time).

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Further information:

Martin Long, Director of Communications 086 172 7678
Brenda Drumm, Communications Officer 087 233 7797