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December 13, 2002 -Statement
of the Most Reverend Richard G. Lennon, D.D.
Auxiliary Bishop of Boston and Rector,
St. John’s Seminary
Upon the acceptance of the resignation of Cardinal
Bernard Law as Archbishop of Boston, His Holiness, John Paul II, has appointed
me Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Boston effective today,
December 13, 2002. I will resign my posts as Rector of St. John’s
Seminary and Regional Bishop–West Region of the Archdiocese in order
to devote myself to the administrative and spiritual leadership of the
Archdiocese of Boston. I will hold the position of Apostolic Administrator
until the appointment of a new Archbishop of Boston by His Holiness at
a future date.
In all humility, I
accept the position of Apostolic Administrator in service to the Church
and the faithful of the Archdiocese of Boston. I pledge to do all that
I can with the help of the bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and laity
of the Archdiocese, to work towards healing as a Church and furthering
the mission of Jesus Christ within our community. I am thankful for the
good works that His Eminence Cardinal Law accomplished in his service
to us as Archbishop and for the friendship that I have enjoyed with him.
I ask for prayers for him as he continues his life in service to the Church.
Please pray for me as I pray for all of you, most especially for all victims
and families who have been hurt by the sin of sexual abuse of children
by clergy, that together we may grow in our love for God and the Church.
In the words of St. John the Evangelist, “May we love one another.”
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