Lightning Strikes Twice in An Argentine Diocese, by Phil Lawler

By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture, Jan 17, 2024

What on earth is happening in the Diocese of Mar del Plata, Argentina?

Last November, Pope Francis named Bishop José Maria Balina, an auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires, to become the new Bishop of Mar del Plata. But 22 days later, before he was even installed as head of the diocese, Bishop Balina resigned. That’s very unusual.

So the Pope quickly named Bishop Gustavo Larrazabal, an auxiliary in San Juan de Cuyo, to become Bishop of Mar del Plata. Five weeks later— again, before he was installed— Bishop Larrazabal has resigned. That’s not just unusual; it’s astonishing— like being struck by lightning twice….

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