May 7, 2016
The Holy Father has made the following appointments which are announced today:
Has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend Gerald N. Dino from the pastoral governance of the Holy Protection of Mary Eparchy of Phoenix;
Has appointed as his successor Most Reverend John S Pazak C.S.s.R., bishop of the Eparchy of SS. Cyril and Methodius, Toronto, Canada; He remains the temporary administrator of the Eparchy of SS. Cyril and Methodius.
Has accepted the resignation of Most Reverend John M. Kudrick from the pastoral governance of the Eparchy of Parma;
And has appointed Metropolitan Archbishop William C. Skurla Apostolic Administrator of the Eparchy until a new bishop is appointed.
Bishop Gerald retirement feature in Phoenix Catholic Sun
Bishop John’s letter to the faithful of the Eparchy of Parma
Metropolitan William’s letter to the clergy and religious of the Eparchy of Parma
