2024-04-04-eEdition

Volume 90, Number 07 Official Publication of the Archdiocese of Mobile April 5, 2024 C ൺඍඁඈඅංർ W ൾൾ඄ Tඁൾ By ROB HERBST The Catholic Week MOBILE — In conjunction with his 75th birthday, on March 27, Most Rev. Thomas J. Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile, has submitted his required retirement letter to Pope Francis. In the Catholic Church, all bishops are required by Church Law to submit a letter of retirement to the Holy Father when they reach their 75th year. Arch- bishop Rodi remains the chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Mobile as the resignation letter does not automatically result in immediate retirement. The letter does set into motion a process that will eventually lead to the retirement of Archbishop Rodi and the appointment of the next Archbishop of Mobile.There is no timetable as to when a successor will be appointed. Soon after an appointment is made, the new Arch- bishop of Mobile will be installed during a Mass at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile. Archbishop Rodi has served the Archdiocese of Mobile since 2008, having succeeded Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb. “Thank you to the people of the ArchbishopRodi submits retirement letter ARCHDIOCESE OF MOBILE Letter was required when Archbishop Rodi turned 75, does not automatically result in immediate retirement See LETTER, Page 2 "The Holy Spirit works powerfully in this archdiocese and works through the people of the archdiocese. It is a privilege to serve as shepherd of this archdiocese to praise God, to serve neighbor and together to grow in faith.” Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi Christ is Risen! Faithful gather to bear witness to the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord - Pages 10-12 s r