Study, Learn and Grow: RNS Morning Report - Bishop Mariann Budde to resign, will remain in post during lengthy replacement process

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RNS Morning Report - Bishop Mariann Budde to resign, will remain in post during lengthy replacement process

Bishop Mariann Budde to resign, will remain in post during lengthy replacement process

WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘I’m going to do all that I can to both lead well in this period and to ensure that there’s as much wind in the sails of the future leader and the diocese going forward as is humanly possible,’ Budde said in an exclusive interview with Religion News Service.

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