On July 1, Pope Leo XIV announced that he had named St. Louis Auxiliary Bishop Mark Rivituso as the third archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mobile, Alabama. Archbishop-elect Rivituso succeeds Archbishop Thomas Rodi, who has served the archdiocese since 2008.
Archbishop-elect Rivituso will shepherd an archdiocese with about 107,000 Catholics in 83 parishes and parish missions along the lower 28 counties of the state of Alabama.
“Every time I have an opportunity to truly serve others, that’s always a blessing,” said Archbishop-elect Rivituso. “This is a wonderful opportunity with the Catholic faith community and other partners of good will that I hope to work together for the greater good of others,” especially the poor, marginalized, people who are suffering and in need and those on the peripheries.
The installation Mass is expected to be in about two months, although no date or location has been finalized. Click here for more information.