George Stack appointed Archbishop of Cardiff

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop George Stack as the seventh archbishop of Cardiff, Wales.
The date of installation as Archbishop of Cardiff will confirmed shortly. The Right Reverend George Stack, currently auxiliary bishop in Westminster, will succeed Archbishop Peter Smith, who was installed as Archbishop of Southwark last year.
“I am humbled and honoured at the trust Pope Benedict XVI has placed in appointing me Archbishop of Cardiff,” said Bishop Stack.
“Although I am sad to be leaving the Archdiocese of Westminster, in which I have served as priest for 29 years and auxiliary bishop for 10 years, I look forward to serving the people and clergy of the Church in Cardiff with love and faithfulness in the years that lie ahead.
“I am aware of the long and noble history of Christianity in Wales and the special gifts the Celtic people bring to the Universal Church. I hope to share in this rich tradition of faith.”
The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Westminster, thanked Bishop Stack for his long and dedicated service to the Diocese.
“As President of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales I welcome the appointment of the new Archbishop of Cardiff. We are grateful to the Holy Father for making this appointment so soon after the arrival of our new Papal Nuncio. The See of Cardiff is an important one for the life of Wales and for the Bishops’ Conference. It is good to know that it will be filled with a bishop of such experience and dedication as Bishop George Stack. We welcome this appointment and assure Bishop Stack of our continuing prayers and affection.”