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Bishop John Keenan steps back for medical reasons
Bishop John Keenan is stepping back from his daily duties as Bishop of Paisley and President of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland until further notice.
The Archdiocese of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh reported that Bishop Keenan is following medical advice while undergoing investigations. He will require additional tests and examinations over the coming weeks.
Vicar General Monsignor Joe Burke will oversee the daily administration of the Diocese of Paisley during this period. Bishop Keenan intends to provide an update once his medical investigations are finished.
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