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‘Christ is the center and standard’: An interview with Switzerland’s Bishop Bonnemain

A controversial Swiss bishop turns 75 this week. But he won't be retiring.

Luke Coppen
Jul 24, 2023
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It’s rare for a diocesan bishop to approach his 75th birthday knowing that there is no need for him to submit his resignation to the pope. 

After all, canon law says that heads of dioceses should present their resignations when they reach that milestone. 

Bishop Joseph Bonnemain of Chur. Credit: Keystone/Christian Beutler.

But Bishop Joseph Bonnemain is an…

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