Dupre of Springfield

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope John Paul II had accepted Dupre’s resignation, but didn’t release other details.

In a brief statement, the diocese said Dupre left his post Tuesday “for a medical facility where he will be receiving treatment.”

In May, Dupre had said he was considering retiring due to ill health, specifically back and heart problems.

Springfield has many, many problems…

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