The rise of the Nordic bishops’ conference

What the Nordic bishops’ conference lacks in personnel, it makes up for in spiritual and intellectual heft

The Nordic bishops’ conference unveiled its new leadership this week.

From left to right: Nordic bishops’ conference general secretary Sr. Anna Mirijam Kaschner, permanent council member Bishop David Tencer, president Bishop Erik Varden, and vice president Bishop Raimo Goyarrola. Nordicbishopsconference.org.

The body gathering the bishops of Denmark, Finl…