Welcome, Bishop Erik!

Having been appointed bishop of Trondheim last autumn, Abbot Erik Varden ocso was granted a period of sick leave to find new strength after a time of exhaustion. His sabbatical period has been beneficial and blessed. Father Erik is back in good shape, and looks forward to taking up his pastoral task. He wishes to thank the Holy Father for his care and the faithful, religious, and clergy of the Prelature for their intercession and patience. The consecration will take place in Nidarosdomen on 3 October.

As responsible for the Parish of his cathedral, I have sent Dom Erik the following greeting on behalf of us all :

Some months has passed since pour new Bishop should have arrived, - only some months, and we can withstand that! At the same time it feels as infinitely long ago, beacause of virus and confinement.

But, here we are now, Bishop and local Church, ready for a new future, even more new  and different than we had imagined at last turn of the year.

A new beginning lies ahead of us and together we are going to front new challenges.

Welcome, Bishop Erik! We rejoice!

Fr. Egil