Pope Francis on Monday morning named a brand new archbishop of Boston, changing Cardinal Sean O’Malley, who has served for greater than 20 years.
O’Malley will introduce 59-year-old Reverend Richard G. Henning because the tenth bishop and seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston throughout a ten a.m. press convention on the Pastoral Heart in Braintree, in response to a memo shared from Vatican Metropolis.
Archbishop-elect Henning is at present the Bishop of the Diocese of Windfall.
In an announcement, Henning stated, “I remorse that on this occasion, I don’t really feel that I can discover the phrases to precise my sorrow in leaving the Church of Windfall. In so some ways and moments, you’ve welcomed me into your church buildings, houses, and hearts. Your resilience within the face of challenges, your dedication to household and group, and your abiding religion in Jesus have lifted me and taught me. I’m ever in your debt.”
O’Malley and Henning plan to concelebrate a 9 a.m. Mass within the Bethany Chapel within the Pastoral Heart earlier than the announcement.
Henning will probably be put in as Archbishop of Boston on Thursday, October 31, 2024, on the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston.
O’Malley, 80, is retiring from his function. He’s the ninth bishop and sixth archbishop of the Archdiocese of Boston.
In 2013, O’Malley was thought of amongst a small group of contenders to switch Pope Benedict. In 2019, Pope Francis requested him to stay in his place, extending the retirement age to 80.
Further particulars are anticipated to be launched later.
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