Pope Francis in today’s appointment has honored The Archdiocese of Atlanta with the gift of Bishop Luis R. Zarama to become the new Bishop of Raleigh.  How fortunate that local Church is to receive such a devoted and generous servant minister.   The Holy Father has chosen well even though his decision takes a deeply beloved brother and friend from our midst.

I join Bishop-Elect Shlesinger and all of the clergy, religious, and faithful of The Archdiocese of Atlanta in assuring Bishop Zarama of our prayers and warmest best wishes as he begins this new service to Christ’s Church.  While we will have time to celebrate his appointment to The Diocese of Raleigh before he takes leave for his August 29th Installation, we promise him our affectionate best wishes and congratulations on this happy moment for him and for all of God’s People in The Diocese of Raleigh.

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You can watch the 10 a.m. EST press conference of the announcement live today on The Diocese of Raleigh YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvt4ByPWf94&feature=youtu.be

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