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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop George Sheltz

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend George A. Sheltz, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston.

June 22, 2021

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend George A. Sheltz, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston.

The resignation was publicized in Washington on June 22, 2021 by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

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