Columbus Bishop having amputation surgery today - prayers requested

Columbus Bishop Frederick Campbell will have his left leg amputated below the knee Monday because of skin cancer, according to a letter released by the Catholic Diocese yesterday.

Doctors have diagnosed squamous cell carcinoma in Campbell, 65. He also has osteomyelitis, an infection, in multiple bones in his foot, and an open wound that will not heal.

Campbell told clergy of his upcoming surgery in a letter mailed Thursday. (Columbus Dispatch)

He is 100% expected to make a recovery and will be able to walk with a prosthetic leg in time.