Parishioners will have a chance to ask questions about Drennan's resignation at a special church prayer meeting at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. A prayer meeting has been set up for Palmerston North's Catholic community in the wake of the news of Bishop Charles Drennan's fall from grace. Pope Francis has accepted Bishop Charles Drennan's resignation, which was announced on Friday night, over a complaint made by a young woman in regards to "unacceptable" behaviour of a sexual nature. READ MORE:* Disgraced Palmerston North bishop Charles Drennan subject of earlier complaint* Catholic bishop of Palmerston North Charles Drennan resigns* Pope begins purge in Chile church over sex abuse scandal* Palmerston North chuch sold due to seismic strengthening costs"This has all come about due to the saddest and most unfortunate situations, which Bishop Charles has apologised for and deeply regrets," Walsh said. The pope has appointed Cardinal John Dew, the Metropolitan Archbishop of New Zealand, to administer the Diocese of Palmerston North until another bishop was found.

Source: Stuff October 06, 2019 02:26 UTC