Bishop injured in fall resigns

Skabewis · 05-06-2008, 07:01 PM

Gallup, New Mexico (AP)

Roman Catholic Bishop Donald Pelotte of Gallup, who has been recovering from head injuries in an apparent fall at his home, has resigned.

Pope Benedict XVI accepted Pelotte’s request to resign in accordance with a provision of church cannon law that relates to a bishop’s “ill health or another serious reason,” according to a news release issued Wednesday by the diocese.

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**WocusWoman** · 05-06-2008, 10:43 PM

He probably got a knee'd in the eye and fell back from a very angry and pissed off little boy! JOKES! or is it?

05-06-2008, 07:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skabewis News From Indian Country Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ojibwe Country Posts: 2,935	Bishop injured in fall resigns Gallup, New Mexico (AP) Roman Catholic Bishop Donald Pelotte of Gallup, who has been recovering from head injuries in an apparent fall at his home, has resigned. Pope Benedict XVI accepted Pelotte’s request to resign in accordance with a provision of church cannon law that relates to a bishop’s “ill health or another serious reason,” according to a news release issued Wednesday by the diocese. Read More

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WocusWoman N8tiffUmatillaMAMA Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Interior Alaska Posts: 2,737	He probably got a knee'd in the eye and fell back from a very angry and pissed off little boy! JOKES! or is it?

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