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Pope Leo officially accepts resignation of Archbishop Gregory Aymond
James F. Checchio succeeds Archbishop Aymond after 10 meetings with clergy abuse survivors concluded, marking a leadership change following Aymond's service past retirement age.
- On Wednesday, Pope Leo XIV accepted Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond's resignation and officially named Most Reverend James F. Checchio the 15th Archbishop of New Orleans.
- After intensive survivor meetings, Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond, 76, said Pope Leo XIV could accept his resignation soon, following 10 meetings ending Tuesday night.
- At St. Louis Cathedral, Checchio will celebrate his first Mass at noon on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026, and will sit in the cathedra during the service, which is open to the public.
- Checchio's presence includes embracing local traditions like Christmas Mass, caroling in Jackson Square, Saints games, the Sugar Bowl parade, and Mardi Gras parade, after traveling across parishes, schools, and ministries in the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
- Checchio has said the faith’s active involvement in Southeastern Louisiana demonstrates the interconnectedness of faith in our Archdiocese, reflecting broader community contributions.
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Archbishop Checchio Takes Helm in New Orleans As Pope Accepts Archbishop Aymond’s Resignation
Leo Song Archbishop James Checchio of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Pope Leo XIV appointed Archbishop James Checchio coadjutor archbishop of New Orleans in September 2025 to automatically succeed the 76-year-old Archbishop Gregory Aymond upon his retirement.
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