Archbishop Thomas Wenski , the leader of Miami's Catholic community for the last 15 years, has submitted his request to retire, according to the Archdiocese of Miami.

Earlier this month, Wenski and the Archdiocese celebrated the archbishop's 75th birthday with a Mass of Thanksgiving and a pizza party with employees of the Pastoral Center in Miami Shores. And during his homily, Wenski said that, as required by canon law, he will be sending his letter of resignation. Wenski served as the fourth Archbishop of Miami to the Pope.

"When I leave office and who will replace me will depend on me," he said. "But to be sure, I will get to know of my willingness to continue to serve as your archbishop for as long as he wishes."

After Mass, the Pastoral Center employees celebrated with Wenski wi

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