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Catholic World News

Venezuelan bishop resigns following strokes

September 17, 2018

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CWN Editor's Note: Bishop William Enrique Delgado Silva, 67, has resigned from his office as bishop of Cabimas, Venezuela; according to this Spanish-language report, the prelate has suffered two strokes. Pope Francis has named an apostolic administrator to govern the diocese.

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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

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From the Gospel of Mass for Easter Day: Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from…

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