BY ALEXANDRA REES
Bishop Michael Kennedy from Armidale, has been named the new bishop of the Diocese of Maitland Newcastle.
It follows the untimely death of Bishop Bill Wright in 2021.
Bishop Kennedy said "I willingly and heartily accept this new appointment, knowing that like all new endeavors, it will hold both joys and challenges."
"To be the chief pastor leading a diocese in worship, teaching, evangelization and governance is an awesome privilege and responsibility" he said.
Pope Francis made the official announcement in Rome yesterday.
Bishop Kennedy will be the ninth Bishop for the Diocese.
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