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March 1, 2017

Calgary's new bishop William McGrattan meets his new flock

Bishop William McGrattan, who succeeded Bishop Fred Henry as the head of Calgary's diocese, at a welcome dinner Feb. 27.

Bishop William McGrattan won’t pretend to be as “very bold” as his predecessor, but hopes to be just as steadfast as Bishop Fred Henry as he assumes leadership of Calgary’s diocese.

Published in Canada
January 12, 2017

Editorial: Bishop Henry's 19 years at Calgary diocese was a job well done

In his 19 years as the head of Calgary's diocese, Bishop Fred Henry was never ambitious or compromising on the matters of faith, writes editorial.

Calgary Bishop Fred Henry said he knew it was time to retire when his pain became constant and his posture became stooped to the point that “my feet are much more familiar to me than the sky.”

Published in Editorial
January 5, 2017

Bishop McGrattan shares special connection with Calgary bishop he replaces

Calgary's Bishop-Elect William McGrattan shares a special bond with Bishop Fred Henry, the man he replaces.

OTTAWA — Calgary Bishop-elect William Terrence McGrattan shares a special bond with retiring Bishop Fred Henry, whom he will replace when he is installed as Calgary’s new shepherd Feb. 27.

Published in Canada
January 5, 2017

Years of 'chronic pain' force Calgary Bishop Fred Henry to resign, replaced by Peterborough's McGrattan

Bishop Fred Henry, left, the long time head of Calgary's diocese, has resigned due to health reasons. Peterborough's Bishop William McGrattan will take his place.

OTTAWA – Years of suffering from “severe chronic pain” have forced one of Canada’s most outspoken bishops to relinquish his ministry.

Published in Canada