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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile's new archbishop will be installed at the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Wednesday.
The Most Rev. Mark S. Rivituso will be the third archbishop of the Archdiocese of Mobile, according to a news release.
Rivituso was appointed as the archbishop-designate in July by Pope Leo XIV.
He is succeeded by Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi, who submitted his notice to retire in March 2024.
Archbishop-designate Rivituso is being installed by the Papal Nuncio to the United States, Cardinal Christophe Pierre.
Around 25 archbishops and bishops are expected at the installation service.
“This is a wonderful opportunity with the Catholic faith comm