Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski celebrates 75th birthday, signals plans to retire

Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski released on his th birthday that he will submit his letter of resignation to the pope as required by canon law Wenski not long ago celebrated his birthday with a Mass of thanksgiving and a pizza party for employees of the Archdiocese of Miami Pastoral Center in Miami Shores During the Mass on Oct Wenski recounted that he was born Oct amid Hurricane King a Category storm that made it demanding for his parents to reach the hospital In his homily he explained he would inform Pope Leo XIV of his willingness to continue serving as archbishop for as long as requested Following the function staff members celebrated with pizza ice cream birthday cake and a trivia event called Do You Know the Boss highlighting the archbishop s life and utility to the local and national church Wenski who has served as the fourth Archbishop of Miami for years has been with the church in various roles for nearly years He governs Catholic parishes and serves Catholic schools with around students across Miami-Dade Broward and Monroe counties The archbishop s retirement timeline will ultimately be determined by the pope as canon law requires bishops to submit their resignation at age