Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of the Diocese of Albany; Appoints Bishop Mark O’Connell as Successor

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Edward B. Scharfenberger, 77, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Albany, and has appointed Most Reverend Mark O’Connell, currently auxiliary bishop of Boston, as his successor.

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Resignation of Bishop Edward Scharfenberger of the Diocese of Albany; Appoints Bishop Mark O’Connell as Successor

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