For Immediate Release
July 19, 2011
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Jim Goodness, Director of Communications, 973-497-4186, 973-202-2317, goodneja@rcan.org
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Statement of
The Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark
On the Appointment of
The Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap.
as Archbishop of Philadelphia
I was extremely happy to learn that the Holy Father has selected Archbishop Charles Chaput as the new Archbishop of Philadelphia.
The Archbishop and I have been friends for more than 20 years, and we have served together on many initiatives and projects on behalf of the Catholic Church in the United States. He is one of the outstanding leaders of the Church.
The people of this local Church of Philadelphia will find in Archbishop Chaput a loving shepherd who will work tirelessly to deepen their faith and to address the issues facing them at this time.
As this son of the Midwest moves to his new home on the East Coast, I welcome him as my new neighbor and old friend.
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Statement of
The Most Reverend John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark
On the Appointment of
The Most Reverend Justin F. Rigali
As Archbishop-Designate of Philadelphia
Archbishop Justin Rigali is a great priest, a great man of the Church, and a very dear friend.
He has served the Church well throughout his entire life, and I know that he will serve the Church of Philadelphia well as its new Archbishop.
All of us in this Church of Newark pray for him and all the people of Philadelphia that God will continue to bless them. We also extend our best wishes and prayers for His Eminence, Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua, as he retires.
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