Cardinal Seán O’Malley retiring after more than 20 years leading Archdiocese of Boston

Category: Religion

Cardinal Seán O’Malley is retiring as archbishop of the Boston Archdiocese after over 20 years, following the mandatory retirement age of 80. His legacy is viewed positively, particularly for the healing he brought post-clergy abuse scandal. Richard Henning, the current bishop of Providence, has been appointed as his successor. O’Malley is expected to remain influential during the transition, with Governor Maura Healey praising his leadership and compassion.

Keywords: Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Archbishop of Boston, Richard Henning

Source: WHDH

Update At: 8/6/2024

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