Yesterday morning, news was published indicating that the Holy Father had appointed a new shepherd for the Diocese of Valleyfield, Quebec in the person of His Excellency, Noël Simard. Within minutes of the publication of the offical announcement on the Vatican website, the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie also issued a press release explaining the appointment.A priest of the Archdiocese of Quebec, Bishop Simard is (in a sense) returning home to the province of his birth. There is a significant anglophone population in the Diocese of Valleyfield as well, so his command of the English language will serve him well.
The details about a farewell liturgical gathering and the date and location of his installation and the innauguration of his Episcopal ministry in the Diocese of Valleyfield are forthcoming.
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Father Simard is a lovely man, generous and accessible. He truly deserves this appointment and the people of Valleyfield are very lucky to have him as their sheppard. The Holy Father has made a great choice! Praise the Lord!
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