Pope Benedict XVI has today accepted the resignation of Archbishop Kevin McDonald of Southwark.
The archbishop submitted his resignation to the Holy Father having taken account of medical advice. Archbishop McDonald has had a triple heart bypass and also suffers from severe osteo arthritis. This has already necessitated surgery and the archbishop envisages further surgery in 2010. “I feel great sadness at having to relinquish my post as Archbishop of Southwark,” Archbishop McDonald said. “Although I have had to contend with illness over the last three years, this appointment has been a great grace. “It has been a privilege to lead this great diocese and I have received a wonderful response to everything I have tried to do. “I have also been very appreciative of the prayers of so many people while I have been ill. The Diocese will continue to be very much in my thoughts and prayers in the time ahead.”
A Diocesan Administrator will be appointed soon and he will be in charge of the diocese, until a new archbishop takes possession of Southwark.
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Just to say your picture shows Bishop Richard Moth, Bishop of the Forces. He is a Southwark priest ordained by Archbishop McDonald!
Thanks for that, the image has been changed!
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