Here is the message of condolence for the death yesterday, Em. Cardinal Aloysius Matthew Ambrozic, the title of Sts Marcellinus and Peter, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto (Canada), sent by the Holy Father Benedict XVI SE Archbishop Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto: (IMAGE SOURCE: RADIO VATICANA)
THE MOST Reverend Thomas Collins
Archbishop of Toronto
I WAS DEEPLY SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF CARDINAL ALOYSIUS Ambrozic, Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto. I OFFER YOU, THE Clergy, Religious and Faithful Of The Archdiocese LAY MY heartfelt CONDOLENCES AND THE ASSURANCE OF MY prayers. THE RECALL WITH THE CARDINAL'S Dedication Gratitude AND SERVICE TO THE CHURCH IN HIS COUNTRY Adopted. YOU AND ALL WHO IJOIN Mourn HIM, INCLUDING THE MEMBERS OF THE LATE CARDINAL'S FAMILY IN COMMENDING HIS NOBLE SOUL TO THE INFINITE MERCY OF GOD OUR LOVING FATHER. ASSEMBLED TO ALL FOR THE FUNERAL RITES Solemn, I GIVE MY APOSTOLIC BLESSING Cordially AS A PLEDGE OF PEACE AND CONSOLATION IN THE LORD.
Benedictus PP XVI
The Pope appointed Archbishop of Ciudad Bolívar (Venezuela) Archbishop Ulises Antonio Gutiérrez Reyes, O. M. de, now Bishop of Carora (Venezuela).
Archbishop Ulises Antonio Gutiérrez Reyes, O. M. de
Archbishop Ulises Antonio Gutiérrez Reyes, O. M. de was born in El Pedregal, Archdiocese of Coro, April 29, 1951. He studied philosophy at the Monastery of Santa Maria de El Puig in Valencia, Spain and the theological seminary in Santa Rosa de Lima in Caracas.
He was ordained a priest in choir December 27, 1977.
As a priest, then played the following positions: Priest in Maracaibo, Director of the Board of Tirso de Molina Caracas, Caracas Mercedario charge of the seminary, Provincial of his Order from 1994 to 2000, founder of the Seminary Rector Mercedario in Palmyra in the diocese of San Cristobal .
Appointed Bishop of Carora December 5, 2003, he was ordained February 27, 2004.
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The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral governance of the diocese of Nevers (France), presented by Bishop Francis Deniau, in accordance with canon 401 § 1 of the Code of Canon Law.
The Pope has appointed Bishop of Nevers (France) Archbishop Brac de la Perriere Thierry, now auxiliary bishop of Lyon (France).
Archbishop Thierry Brac de la Perriere
Archbishop Thierry Brac de la Perriere was born June 17, 1959 in Lyon. He completed his secondary education at the ' Externat Saint-Joseph , and higher ones at the University of Lyon, obtaining a licentiate in Modern Literature. In 1982 he entered the Seminary-Saint Irenaeus of Lyon. In 1987 he obtained a Baccalaureate in Canon Law and a Licentiate in Theology with a study on Cardinal Newman.
He was ordained a priest June 19, 1988 for the Archdiocese of Lyon.
He began his ministry at the parish of Sainte-Bernadette Caluire as a deacon, and after his ordination, even at the Parish of the ' Immaculate Conception in Caluire. In 1994 he became parish priest ofNotre-Dame-du-Point-du-Jour , in Lyon, in 1997, and also pastor of Sainte-Anne Ménival . In addition to these duties, the same year, she played the ministry of the diocesan chaplain of the Guides de France and Foi et Lumiere . In 2001 he became parish priest of Sainte-Trinité , and in November 2002 he was appointed Vicar General and has been entrusted with the Continuing Education of the young priests.
Elected titular bishop of Lyon and Auxiliary Zalla April 15, 2003, was consecrated on May 25 next.
Within the Episcopal Conference is a member of the French Council for the movements and associations of the faithful.
TELEGRAMS ON THE BOMBING IN NIGERIA
HIS EXCELLENCY BAN KI-MOON
SECRETARY-GENERAL
UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION
NEW YORK
HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI WAS DISTRESSED TO LEARN OF THE TERRORIST ATTACK UPON THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICES IN ABUJA, AND OF THE TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE AMONG BOTH LOCAL CITIZENS AND UNITED NATIONS PERSONNEL. HE SENDS YOUR EXCELLENCY AND THOSE YOU REPRESENT HIS SINCERE SYMPATHY AND APPEALS AGAIN TO THOSE WHO CHOOSE DEATH AND VIOLENCE TO EMBRACE INSTEAD LIFE AND RESPECTFUL DIALOGUE. THE HOLY FATHER EARNESTLY PRAYS FOR THE REPOSE OF THOSE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN CUT SHORT SO DRAMATICALLY, AND HE CORDIALLY INVOKES GOD'S BLESSINGS OF COURAGE AND STRENGTH UPON THE INJURED AND THOSE WHO MOURN.
CARDINAL TARCISIO BERTONE
SECRETARY OF STATE
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EXCELLENCY GOODLUCK JONATHAN
PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
ABUJA
HIS HOLINESS POPE BENEDICT XVI WAS DISTRESSED TO LEARN OF THE TERRORIST ATTACK UPON THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICES IN ABUJA, AND OF THE TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFE AMONG BOTH LOCAL CITIZENS AND UNITED NATIONS PERSONNEL. HE SENDS YOUR EXCELLENCY AND THOSE YOU REPRESENT HIS SINCERE SYMPATHY AND APPEALS AGAIN TO THOSE WHO CHOOSE DEATH AND VIOLENCE TO EMBRACE INSTEAD LIFE AND RESPECTFUL DIALOGUE. THE HOLY FATHER EARNESTLY PRAYS FOR THE REPOSE OF THOSE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN CUT SHORT SO DRAMATICALLY, AND HE CORDIALLY INVOKES GOD'S BLESSINGS OF COURAGE AND STRENGTH UPON THE INJURED AND THOSE WHO MOURN.
CARDINAL TARCISIO BERTONE
SECRETARY OF STATE
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