‘Vocation boom’ French bishop resigns at pope’s request

Bishop Dominique Rey announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as Bishop of Fréjus-Toulon

A French bishop who oversaw a vocations boom in his diocese but was criticized for his governance style resigned Tuesday at Pope Francis’ request.

Bishop Dominique Rey of Fréjus-Toulon, France, pictured in January 2022. Screenshot from the Mgr Dominique Rey YouTube channel.

Bishop Dominique Rey announced Jan. 7 that he was stepping down as Bishop of Fréju…