US Bishop Change: Cleveland

[davidc2]

Bishop Richard Gerard Lennon resigned as Bishop of Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

 

[gilliam]

Pope has accepted resignation of Cleveland’s bishop, who, in 2012, was overruled by Vatican in bid to close parishes cbsn.ws/2hsZ1IQ

 

[JTD_Eagle1]

my bishop, am kind of surprised but had undergone surgeries earlier in the year. The diocese will be handled temporarily by Bishop Thomas from the neighboring diocese of Toledo until the Pope can appoint a replacement. Some people weren’t pleased with the way he handled the consolidation of parishes about 6-7 years ago and the vatican overturned a few rulings and re-opened a few parishes.
dioceseofcleveland.org/lennonretirement/
dioceseofcleveland.org/bishopthomasstatement-12282016/

Wish Bishop Thomas the best of luck and hope Bishop Lennon has a bright future, Thank you for your service and guidance of your flock.

 

[Tajho]

A straight forward man who stood by what he said. Though I often disagreed. Good luck and may you health improve. God bless and the best to you.

Former parishioner of St. Stephan on W54

 

[JTD_Eagle1]

A straight forward man who stood by what he said. Though I often disagreed. Good luck and may you health improve. God bless and the best to you.

Former parishioner of St. Stephan on W54

Beautiful church, My Grandpa was raised there and my great-grandma went to daily mass there until she died. have a latin high mass on sunday and low masses during the week.

 

[Inquiringperson]

Cleveland bishop cites vascular dementia as reason for early resignation: cnstopstories.com/2016/12/28/cleveland-bishop-cites-vascular-dementia-as-reason-for-early-resignation/

Sad to hear Bishop Lennon’s declining health. May God bless Bishop Lennon and help him in his declining health.