Pope Names Bishop Perez as Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland
Pope Francis has named Bishop Nelson J. Perez, Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre, N.Y., as Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio.
The appointment was publicized this morning in Washington, July 11, by Archbishop Christopher Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States.
Please see excerpt from today’s press release from the Cleveland Diocese Below:
“Bishop-designate Perez will be installed as the 11th bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland at a Solemn Mass on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland. Evening Prayer will be celebrated on September 4.
“I am so very happy to be here with you, to learn from you, grow with you, and serve you with pastoral devotion,” said Bishop-designate Perez. “Please don’t hesitate to say hello, if you see me as I venture out, eager to experience my new home. God bless you, all!”
Until Bishop-designate Perez’s installation as Bishop of Cleveland, Bishop Daniel E. Thomas will continue leading the diocese as its Apostolic Administrator. Bishop Thomas is the bishop of the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. He assumed leadership duties for the Diocese of Cleveland upon the retirement of Bishop Richard Lennon, who was granted early retirement on December 28, 2016 due to health concerns.” -Cleveland Diocese.
Please join in prayer for Bishop Perez and all the faithful in the Diocese of Cleveland.
Click below to view the livestream of today’s 12 noon Mass and read complete press release:
http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/
