Tuesday, December 22, 2009
New Coadjutor Bishop of Shrewsbury
Last Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Monsignor Mark Davies, Vicar General of the Diocese of Salford, as the new Coadjutor Bishop of Shrewsbury. As Coadjutor, he will have right of succession to Bishop Brian Noble, Bishop of Shrewsbury, upon his retirement at a future date. In the meantime, the new Bishop will assist Bishop Noble within the Diocese.