Bishop of Nelson

Dear Rev. Fathers, Permanent Deacons & Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 

Greetings and peace in the Lord! 

It’s been a while since I last wrote to provide an update for you. I am grateful to report that I am over the 6-week post-op period after my last surgery and finished my course of IV antibiotics. My neurosurgeon is confident that there is no sign of infection in my brain. 

I am back in the office full days now, and I will be starting to get out to the parishes again, as well as other events as they come up. Hopefully I will be able to surprise you with a visit sometime soon. 

I thank you once more for all of your prayers. They are a testament to God’s goodness, your great faith, and your care and concern for me. 

I extend my very best wishes for a blessed and fruitful Lent as we all prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord at Easter! 

Sincerely in Christ our Lord, 

Gregory J Bittman

Bishop of Nelson 

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