Pope appoints first Oratorian bishop in England for 140 years
Pope Francis has appointed the first Oratorian bishop in England for 140 years. Fr Robert Byrne, a founder of the Oxford Oratory, will serve as an auxiliary bishop in Birmingham. He is the first...
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What exactly are the prospects for the English Church following our new cardinal’s appointment to the Congregation for Bishops? Rumours have been circulating that Archbishop Mennini, the papal nuncio,...
View ArticleNew Bishop of Birmingham installed at St Chad’s Cathedral
The first Oratorian bishop for 140 years was installed during Mass at St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham, this morning. The Episcopal Ordination of Fr Robert Byrne as Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham was...
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