Pope appoints Auxiliary Bishop to Colombo Archdiocese

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Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Anton Ranjith Pilleynayagam as an Auxiliary Bishop of Colombo, The Vatican announced yesterday.

He has been appointed in addition to Bishops J.D. Anthony Jayakody and Maxwell Silva who are also auxiliary Bishop's of the Archdiocese.

Having studied at St. Patrick's Seminary Jaffna and at the University of Jaffna, Bishop Pilleynayagam taught at St. Peter's College and at St. Joseph's College Colombo prior to his appointment as the bishop.

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Labby Wednesday, 15 July 2020 11:56 AM

May the Holy Spirit of Jesus be your protector and guide.

ANTON Wednesday, 15 July 2020 12:22 PM

IN MY OPINION THESE APPOINTMENTS SHOULD BE GIVEN BY THE CARDINAL OF SRILANKA WHEREAS POPE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT CARDINALS

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