Pope Francis appoints Bishop Noël Treanor as Apostolic Nuncio to European Union

His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Most Reverend Noël Treanor, Bishop of Down and Connor, as Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union.

Bishop Treanor will continue to govern as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Down and Connor, as sede vacante, until he takes up appointment in Brussels in mid to late January 2023.

An announcement will be made regarding the pastoral care and governance of the diocese on his departure, pending the appointment of a Successor.

In response to his appointment, Bishop Noël Treanor has issued a Letter addressed to Clergy and Parishioners, which can be read on the Diocese of Down and Connor website using the following link https://www.downandconnor.org/blog/2022/11/26/pope-francis-appoints-bishop-noel-treanor-apostolic-nuncio-european-union/