Pope appoints Daniel Miehm as new bishop of Diocese of London

Bishop-designate Daniel Miehm (Source: Diocese of London)

A new bishop has been appointed to the Diocese of London.

The Vatican announced today that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Ronald Fabbro and appointed the Most Rev. Daniel Miehm as his successor.

Miehm will serve as the 11th bishop of the diocese. He is currently the bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough, a position he has held since 2017.

Fabbro has served as bishop of London since 2002 and submitted his resignation ahead of his 75th birthday in 2025, in accordance with canon law, which requires bishops and cardinals to offer their resignation upon reaching that age.

Such resignations are not automatic retirements, as the Pope may ask a bishop to remain in office until a successor is appointed.

Miehm is scheduled to be installed June 29 at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica in London.