Dean of Cork named to succeed bishop who resigned over separation

THE Dean of Cork has been elected the next Bishop of Cashel and Ossory, replacing Bishop Peter Barrett, who resigned in January after separating from his wife, Ann.

Dean of Cork named to succeed bishop who resigned over separation

The Very Reverend Michael Burrows, 45, will be installed during a ceremony in Christ Church Cathedral, which is expected to be held in mid-May.

His replacement in Cork has yet to be decided.

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