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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros of Brooklyn

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Octavio Cisneros from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn.

October 30, 2020

WASHINGTON— Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Octavio Cisneros from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Brooklyn.

The resignation was publicized in Washington, D.C. on October 30, 2020 by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

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