Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald

WASHINGTON - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Michael J. Fitzgerald, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia.

The resignation was publicized in Washington on May 24, 2023, by Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald

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