Francisco Ozoria Acosta resigns as Archbishop of Santo Domingo

Monseñor Francisco Ozoria Acosta has submitted his resignation as the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo upon reaching the age of 75. According to the Catholic Church's Code of Canon Law, diocesan bishops are required to present their resignation to the Pope at this age.

During a celebratory Mass at the Primada de América Cathedral, Ozoria clarified that while he is resigning from pastoral governance, he remains a priest and bishop, transitioning to the role of Archbishop Emeritus. He expressed gratitude for his vocation and his work as a vocational promoter and seminary trainer.

Upon the acceptance of this resignation by the Pope, Monsignor Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán, who currently serves as the Coadjutor Archbishop of Santo Domingo, will automatically succeed him as the new Metropolitan Archbishop.