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Rodi submits required letter of retirement, remains Archbishop of Mobile - The Atmore Advance

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Most Rev. Thomas J. Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile, has submitted his required retirement letter to Pope Francis. All bishops are required by Church Law to submit a letter of retirement to the Holy Father when they reach their 75th year. Archbishop Rodi has served the Archdiocese of Mobile since 2008, having succeeded Archbishop Oscar H. Lipscomb.

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Rodi submits required letter of retirement, remains Archbishop of Mobile - The Atmore Advance

Special to the Advance In conjunction with his 75th birthday, 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. Archbishop Rodi remains the chief shepherd of the Archdiocese of Mobile as the resignation letter does not automatically result i…

1 month ago·Atmore, United States

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Mobile archbishop submits retirement letter on 75th birthday

The Most Rev. Thomas J. Rodi, archbishop of Mobile, announced Wednesday that he submitted his letter of retirement to the Vatican after turning 75 years old. Until church leadership selects his successor, Rodi will continue serving as archbishop.

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