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Pope accepts resignation of Rochester Bishop Matano, names Bishop Bonnici as successor

Pope accepts resignation of Rochester Bishop Matano, names Bishop Bonnici as successor

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Salvatore R. Matano of Rochester and named as his successor Bishop John S. Bonnici, currently auxiliary bishop of New York. The post Pope accepts resignation of Rochester Bishop Matano, names Bishop Bonnici as successor first appeared on OSV News.