Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Donald Hanchon

WASHINGTON - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Donald F. Hanchon, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit.

The resignation was publicized in Washington on March 3, 2023, by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

###

Media Contacts:

Chieko Noguchi

202-541-3200

Email Me

Featured Stories

Ordination Class of 2026 Survey Results Released in Conjunction with World Day of Prayer for Vocations

“Vocations are a sign of God’s free gift of merciful love to a world in need of salvation,” said Archbishop Hicks, chairman of Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and...
U.S. Bishops’ Chairman on Doctrine Issues Clarification on Just War Theory

“When Pope Leo XIV speaks as supreme pastor of the universal Church, he is not merely offering opinions on theology, he is preaching the Gospel and exercising his...
Bishop Chairmen Urge Administration to Extend Commitments on Life to All Vulnerable Mothers, Infants, and Children in the Womb

“No matter one’s immigration status, there is no overarching justification for separating nursing infants from their mothers or endangering the health and safety of...