Bishop David congratulates Bishop Noel Treanor
The Bishop of Down and Dromore, the Rt Revd David McClay, has congratulated the Most Rev Noël Treanor, Bishop of Down and Connor, following his appointment as Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union.
Bishop David said: “We in the Diocese of Down and Dromore offer our warmest congratulations to Bishop Noël and assure him of our prayers and best wishes as he prepares for his new role as Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union.
“We have been conscious of Bishop Noël’s support and encouragement over the years and are grateful for the warm relationship we have enjoyed.”
Bishop Noël said he was honoured that His Holiness, Pope Francis, had appointed him as Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union. “I have accepted this appointment and, with God’s grace, I will seek to carry out this mission which has been entrusted to me.”
Bishop Treanor will continue to govern as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Down and Connor, as sede vacante, until he takes up appointment in Brussels in mid to late January 2023.