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Sherman A1

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Wed Jun 26, 2019, 08:53 PM Jun 2019

Belleville Diocese Waiting To See If Pope Accepts Resignation Of Controversial Bishop

Bishop Edward K. Braxton turns 75 on Friday, prompting supporters and critics to wonder how much longer he will be leading the Catholic Diocese of Belleville.

Canon law requires bishops to submit resignations at age 75, but it’s up to Pope Francis whether to accept them.

“The ministry of a bishop in a diocese requires a total commitment of energy, and anything, including age, that decreases the ability to dedicate oneself fully to serving the church and the faithful is the reason that retirements are offered at 75,” said Monsignor John T. Myler, diocesan spokesman and rector at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville.

Braxton plans to submit his resignation on Friday, Myler said, but nothing will change with day-to-day operations until the pope makes a decision.

https://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/belleville-diocese-waiting-see-if-pope-accepts-resignation-controversial-bishop

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Belleville Diocese Waiting To See If Pope Accepts Resignation Of Controversial Bishop (Original Post) Sherman A1 Jun 2019 OP
I am always compelled to translate "Controversial" The Polack MSgt Jun 2019 #1
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