Roman Catholic Church Bishop Michael J. Bransfield Resigned

Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Bransfield as inquiry into misconduct claims launched

Pope Francis Thursday accepted the resignation of Bishop Michael J. Bransfield from the pastoral government of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, and asked the Archbishop of Baltimore to launch an investigation into allegations of misconduct.

Name: Michael J. Bransfield

Continent: North America

Country: USA

Company: Roman Catholic Church

Branch: Religion

Position: Bishop

Reason: Resigned

Announcement Date: September 12, 2018, 10:00pm

Resignation Date: September 12, 2018, 10:00pm

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