“I share with you that after a process of discernment and prayer carried out very conscientiously, I have come to the conclusion that it is not appropriate to assume the pastoral government of the Diocese of Mar del Plata,” he explained.
“I have presented my resignation to Pope Francis, who with great understanding accepted it,” he added.
For this reason, he specified, “I will continue my service as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Juan de Cuyo.”