OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS

VATICAN CITY, DEC 10, 2001 (VIS) - The Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Melaka-Johor, Malaysia, presented by Bishop James Chan Soon Cheong, upon having reached the age limit.

On Sunday, December 9, it was made public that the Holy Father accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Alleppey, India, presented by Bishop Peter M. Chenaparampil, in accordance with Canon 401, para. 2, of the Code of Canon Law. He is succeeded by Bishop Stephen Athipozhiyil, coadjutor of the same diocese.

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