The Official Committee of Survivors in the Albany Bankruptcy has learned that Bishop Scharfenberger’s resignation has been accepted by Pope Leo, and that Rev. Mark O’Connell, currently an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Boston, has been appointed to replace him. A link to the Diocese’s press conference is below:

https://wnyt.com/top-stories/new-bishop-to-take-over-as-head-of-roman-catholic-diocese-of-albany

We will update you on further developments as they occur.