Công Giáo posted an update in the group
2 days ago
Dio ScrantonPope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh, 75, and has appointed Auxiliary Bishop Mark A. Eckman of Pittsburgh as his successor.
Bishop Zubik, a native of Pennsylvania, has headed the Pittsburgh Diocese since 2007. At 75, he is at the age canon law requires bishops to submit their resignation to the pope.
Bishop Eckman, 66, was named a Pittsburgh auxiliary Nov. 5, 2021, by Pope Francis and his episcopal ordination was Jan. 11, 2022.
Read more at:
https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/pittsburgh-bishop-zubik-75-resigns-pope-names-auxiliary-bishop-eckman-as-successor/
