Resignation of apostolic nuncio in Syria
Resignation of apostolic nuncio in Malta and Libya
Resignation and appointment of metropolitan archbishop of Praha, Czech Republic
Resignation and succession of bishop of Pekhon, Myanmar
Appointment of bishop of Santa Rosa, Argentina
Appointment of bishop of Koszalin- Kołobrzeg, Poland
Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Perth, Australia
Resignation of apostolic nuncio in Syria
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the office of apostolic nuncio in Syria presented by His Eminence Cardinal Mario Zenari, upon reaching the age limit.
Resignation of apostolic nuncio in Malta and Libya
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the office of apostolic nuncio in Malta and Libya presented by Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai, titular of Sila, upon reaching the age limit.
Resignation and appointment of metropolitan archbishop of Praha, Czech Republic
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the metropolitan archdiocese of Praha, Czech Republic, presented by Archbishop Jan Graubner.
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Stanislav Přibyl, C.Ss.R., transferring him from the see of Litoměřice.
Curriculum vitae
Bishop Stanislav Přibyl, C.Ss.R., was born on 16 November 1971 in Praha. On 22 June 1996 he was ordained a priest for the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists).
After ordination, he first held the roles of chaplain of the Shrine of Our Lady at Svatá Hora (2996-1999), parish priest of the same Shrine (1999-2008), and provincial superior of the Congregation of the Redemptorists and president of archdiocesan Caritas of Praha. He was awarded a licentiate in theology in 2012, and served as vicar general of the diocese of Litoměřice and secretary general of the Czech Episcopal Conference (2009-2016), administrator of the parishes of Horní Police, Jezvé and Žandov. He graduated with the title of Magister and engineer in economics and management and was awarded a doctorate in theology (2019) and a doctorate in history of figurative art (2025). He was a member of the National Team for the Synod on Synodality.
On 23 November 2023 he was appointed bishop of Litoměřice, receiving episcopal consecration the following 2 March. Since 29 April 2025 he has served as vice president of the Czech Episcopal Conference.
Resignation and succession of bishop of Pekhon, Myanmar
The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Pekhon, Myanmar, presented by Bishop Peter Hla.
He is succeeded by Bishop Felice Ba Htoo, until now coadjutor bishop of the same diocese.
Appointment of bishop of Santa Rosa, Argentina
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Luis Dario Martín, hitherto auxiliary bishop of Santa Rosa, Argentina, and titular of Bisenzio, as bishop of the same diocese.
Curriculum vitae
Bishop Luis Dario Martín was born on 4 March 1961 in General Pico, diocese of Santa Rosa. He studied philosophy and theology at the seminary of Buenos Aires.
He was ordained a priest on 17 March 1990 for the metropolitan archdiocese of Buenos Aires.
He has held the following offices: parish vicar of three Communities in Buenos Aires, parish administrator of Corpus Domini, dean and member of the Presbyteral Council, president of the Council of Schools of the archdiocese of Buenos Aires, parish priest of Nuestra Señora de Luján de los Patriotas.
On 20 March 2019 he was appointed bishop of Bisenzio and auxiliary of the diocese of Santa Rosa. On 28 July 2025 he was appointed diocesan administrator of Santa Rosa.
Within the Argentine Episcopal Conference, he is a member of the Episcopal Commission for Aid to the Regions most in need.
Appointment of bishop of Koszalin- Kołobrzeg, Poland
The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Krzysztof Zadarko as bishop of Koszalin-Kołobrzeg, Poland, transferring him from the titular see of Cavaillon and the office of auxiliary bishop of Koszalin-Kołobrzeg.
Curriculum vitae
Bishop Krzysztof Zadarko was born on 2 September 1960 in Słupsk, in the diocese of Koszalin-Kołobrzeg. After completing his studies at the major seminary in Koszalin, he was ordained a priest on 25 May 1986.
He studied homiletics at the Catholic Theological Academy of Warsaw, where he was awarded a licentiate.
He has held the following offices: professor of homiletics at the major seminary of Koszalin and moderator of the seminary (1990-1994), director of the diocesan radio station in Koszalin (1993-1995), teacher at the Higher Institute of Religious Sciences in Koszalin (since 1993), director of the Pastoral Section of the Episcopal Curia (since 1995), and canon of the Collegial Chapter of Piła (since 2002). He provided pastoral care for Polish faithful at the Polish Catholic Mission in Zurich, Switzerland (2007-2009). He was awarded a doctorate in homiletics in 2008.
On 16 February 2009 he was appointed auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Koszalin-Kołobrzeg, and assigned the titular see of Cavaillon. On 25 April 2009 he received episcopal ordination in the Cathedral of Koszalin. On 5 May 2025 he was elected diocesan administrator of Koszalin-Kołobrzeg. Within the Episcopal Conference, he is chair of the Commission for Migrants and Refugees.
Appointment of auxiliary bishop of Perth, Australia
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Nelson Po, of the clergy of the archbishop of Perth, Australia, until now parish priest of Saint Benedict’s parish in Applecross, as auxiliary bishop of the same metropolitan archdiocese, assigning him the titular see of Agunto.
Curriculum vitae
Msgr. Nelson Po was born on 5 June 1968 in Leyte, in the Philippines. He was awarded a degree in industrial engineering from the Leyte Institute of Technology in Tacloban. He studied philosophy at the Ateneo de Davao University in Davao City, and theology at the Maryhill School of Theology in Manila.
He was ordained a priest on 9 December 2005 for the metropolitan archdiocese of Perth.
He has held the following offices: parish vicar in Kalgoorlie (2006-2008), chaplain of the Royal Perth Hospital (2008-2010), parish priest of Cloverdale (2010-2016), and parish priest of Applecross (since 2016).
