New bishop of Ranchi to strengthen the faith of everyone and support those in need

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“I will work to strengthen everyone’s faith,” said Msgr Felix Toppo, whom Pope Francis appointed on June 24 as the new Archbishop of Ranchi, Jharkhand, replacing Msgr Telesphore P. Toppo, who resigned after 34 years at the head of the archdiocese.

“In Jharkhand the faith of Catholics and Christians in general is very strong,” Msgr Toppo said about the pastoral work that awaits him. “I will work for the spiritual care of the population, to improve their living conditions and, as much as possible, strengthen faith even more.” For Msgr Toppo, “it’s still early to say what I’ll actually do. It will depend on the needs of the population. Of course, I want to boost the right practice of faith, support children education, work with young people without neglecting adults. We will continue the spiritual preparation and the catechesis.”

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