Shikongo resigned as Rundu Vicar Apostolic

Bishop Joseph Shipandeni Shikongo, O.M.I. resigned as Vicar Apostolic of Rundu, Namibia.

Christiaans named Keetmanshoop Bishop

Bishop-elect Willem Christiaans, O.S.F.S. was named Bishop of Keetmanshoop, Namibia.

The diocese had been vacant since the retirement of Bishop Philipp Pöllitzer, O.M.I. in July 2017.

Pöllitzer retired as Keetmanshoop Bishop

Bishop Philipp Pöllitzer, O.M.I. retired as Bishop of Keetmanshoop, Namibia.

Wells named Lesotho and Namibia Nuncio

Archbishop-elect Peter Bryan Wells was named Apostolic Nuncio to Lesotho and Apostolic Nuncio to Namibia in addition to his other posts.

Cassari named Malta Nuncio

Archbishop Mario Roberto Cassari was named Apostolic Nuncio to Malta.

The post had been vacant since Archbishop Aldo Cavalli was named Apostolic Nuncio to Netherlands in March 2015.

Archbishop Cassari had been serving as Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa, Apostolic Nuncio to Botswana, Apostolic Nuncio to Namibia, Apostolic Nuncio to Swaziland, and Apostolic Nuncio to Lesotho.

Cassari named South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Swaziland Nuncio

Archbishop Mario Roberto Cassari was named Apostolic Nuncio to South Africa, Apostolic Nuncio to Botswana, Apostolic Nuncio to Namibia, and Apostolic Nuncio to Swaziland.

The posts had been vacant since Archbishop James Patrick Green was named Apostolic Nuncio to Peru in October 2011.

Archbishop Cassari had been serving as Apostolic Nuncio to Croatia.

Bishop Koppmann Died

Bishop Rudolf Johannes Maria Koppmann, O.M.I., Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Windhoek, Namibia, has died. He was 94 years old and had served as a priest for 69 years and as a bishop for 50 years. May he rest in peace.

Pöllitzer named Keetmanshoop Bishop

Bishop-elect Phillip Pöllitzer, O.M.I. was named Bishop of Keetmanshoop, Namibia. The diocese had been vacant since the death of Bishop Anthony Chiminello, O.S.F.S. in November 2002.