教皇任命波士顿主教马克·奥康奈尔(Mark O ' Connell)领导奥尔巴尼教区应对金融和法律危机。 Pope appoints Boston bishop Mark O’Connell to lead Albany Diocese amid financial and legal crises.

教皇利奥十四世任命波士顿辅助主教马克·奥康奈尔(Mark O ' Connell)为奥尔巴尼教区新领导人,于2025年10月20日生效,接替Edward B. Scharfenberger主教。 Pope Leo XIV has appointed Boston auxiliary Bishop Mark O’Connell as the new leader of the Diocese of Albany, effective October 20, 2025, succeeding Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger. 欧康奈尔,在多伦多出生,父母为美国人,获得坎顿法博士学位,自2002年起在波士顿大主教区担任重要职务。 O’Connell, born in Toronto to American parents, earned a doctorate in canon law and has served in key roles in the Archdiocese of Boston since 2002. 奥尔巴尼教区为大约300 000名天主教徒服务,面临金融危机、400多起虐待诉讼的破产以及多达三分之一的126个教区可能关闭。 The Albany diocese, serving about 300,000 Catholics, faces a financial crisis, bankruptcy from over 400 abuse lawsuits, and potential closure of up to one-third of its 126 parishes. 欧康纳(Onellondell)对一项拟议的美国主教食堂文件表示关切,警告说该文件可能会加深两极分化。 O’Connell has voiced concerns about a proposed U.S. bishops’ Eucharist document, warning it could deepen polarization. 他强调愈合、问责制和赋予地方领导人权力,并计划于12月正式安装设施。 He emphasizes healing, accountability, and empowering local leaders, with a formal installation planned for December.