[Europe.justus] Bishop-elect Vono

[Gray Temple]

Michael will need all of our prayers; Rio Grande will be a difficult assignment, wounded as it has been by his two predecessors.  His election is a sign that someone has been praying hard for that diocese.  The grace he embodies will be salve.

Gray


On Apr 24, 2010, at 2:56 PM, Pierre Whalon wrote:

> Dear All,
> 
> I have just received the call that the Rev. Dr. Michael Vono was elected Bishop of Rio Grande on the third ballot today, by large majorities. See http://www.dioceserg.org/
> 
> The majority of bishops and standing committees will have to consent to his election within the next 120 days.
> 
> Let us give thanks to the Spirit for the Diocese's new bishop-elect, and pray God's mercy and grace upon their new leader. And let us pray for St. Paul's Rome as they enter a new phase in the long life of that great parish.
> 
> The consecration is set for October 15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
> 
> All good blessings
> 
> 
> Bishop Pierre
> 
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