Roman Catholic Archdiocese
of
PRESS RELEASE
Most
Reverend Anthony Mancini, Archbishop of Halifax , was named Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of
Antigonish on Saturday in the wake of the resignation of Bishop Raymond Lahey
for personal reasons.
Today he has learned through the news
media that Bishop Lahey is facing child pornography
charges.
He says:
“I am shocked and saddened by this
devastating news.
For the priests and people of Antigonish
Diocese, this is a terrible moment.
Tomorrow, I will be going to
Then we will face this matter
together. I trust that we will find
the courage and the capacity to move forward."
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For Further
Information:
Marilyn J. Sweet,
Communications Officer, Archdiocese
of Halifax
msweet@catholichalifax.org
Tel.:
902-429-9800; ext. 312
Catholic Pastoral Centre
Cell: 902 798-1787
1531 Grafton Street, Hfx. N.S. B3J 2Y3
Fax:
902-423-5201