In July, Bishop Harrie Smeets of Roermond (Netherlands), who suffers from a brain tumor, declared that his see was impeded (Canons 412-415)—a decision that would have allowed him to continue to remain bishop despite his incapacity.
December 18, 2020
CWN Editor's Note: The Dutch government has imposed a 30-person limit on indoor worship; Bishop Harrie Smeets of Roermond will offer Mass at an outdoor festival site with 500 parking spaces.
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