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Pope Francis appoints new bishop to Diocese of Rockville Centre

Pope Francis has announced his appointment of a new bishop of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Rev. John Barres, 56, will succeed Bishop William Murphy. Murphy, 76, led the Rockville Centre Diocese

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Dec 9, 2016, 11:19 PM

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