JACKSON – Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz and the Diocese of Jackson rejoice on behalf of the Archdiocese of Mobile over the appointment by Pope Leo XIV of Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso as the third Archbishop of Mobile. He is a native son of the Archdiocese of St. Louis and has served as auxiliary bishop there since 2017.
We ask the Lord Jesus’ choicest blessings upon him during this time of transition from St. Louis to Mobile. He can be assured of a hearty welcome to the Province of Mobile as the new Archbishop.
Also, our prayers of immeasurable gratitude go out to Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi for his remarkable leadership as the Archbishop of Mobile since 2009, and before then as the Bishop of Biloxi during the Katrina natural disaster. He has truly been an apostle of the Gulf as chancellor and vicar general in New Orleans, the Bishop of Biloxi, and the Archbishop of Mobile.
May the Lord continue to let his face shine upon this good and faithful servant in retirement.