MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A prayer vigil was held Tuesday evening for Mobile's next archbishop, the Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso.

Archbishop Thomas Rodi was in attendance, and parishioners expressed their gratitude for the work he's done in the last 17 years.

“Archbishop Rodi has earned every bit of it. Yes, he has been a wonderful archbishop, but it is his time,” Gwen Byrd said.

“I am saddened that he has to depart at this time, but I understand that duty calls for you to come to rest,” Pamela Laffitte said.

“I'm really excited for him. He's worked very hard. He's been a really good shepherd, and he definitely smells like his sheep. And he's been such a great leader in my life,” Michael Bradford said.

While many parishioners said they will miss Archbishop Rodi, they said they are excited f

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