# Resignation of Archbishop of Santo Domingo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/resignation-of-archbishop-of-santo-domingo
> Updated: 2026-10-12T14:17:05.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

Monseñor Francisco Ozoria Acosta submitted his resignation as the Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo after reaching the age of 75, in accordance with the Catholic Church’s Code of Canon Law.

Pope Leo XIV has since accepted the resignation. Ozoria Acosta will transition to the role of Archbishop Emeritus, focusing on prayer, retreats, and conferences.

Monsignor Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán, who previously served as Coadjutor Archbishop with right of succession since October 2025, has officially assumed leadership of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo. In addition to taking over the pastoral government and the role of Primate of America, Morel Diplán has formally assumed the position of Military Ordinary for the Dominican Republic, overseeing the pastoral care of the Dominican Armed Forces.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán becomes Archbishop of Santo Domingo

Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán has become the new Metropolitan Archbishop of Santo Domingo and Military Ordinary of the Dominican Republic, succeeding Francisco Ozoria Acosta.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/francisco-ozoria-acosta-resigns-as-archbishop-of-santo-domingo-1

### 2026-10-10: Francisco Ozoria Acosta resigns as Archbishop of Santo Domingo

Francisco Ozoria Acosta has resigned as Archbishop of Santo Domingo upon turning 75. Coadjutor Archbishop Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán is expected to succeed him once the resignation is accepted.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archbishop-francisco-ozoria-acosta-reaches-age-75

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