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Archbishop John C. Favalora announces his retirement. Miami Archbishop John C. Favalora, retiring at age 74, announced Tuesday, April 20, 2010 during a press conference at the Archdiocesan Chancery …More
Archbishop John C. Favalora announces his retirement.

Miami Archbishop John C. Favalora, retiring at age 74, announced Tuesday, April 20, 2010 during a press conference at the Archdiocesan Chancery Offices that he was being replaced by Bishop Thomas Wenski of Orlando. Both then attended mass at St. Martha's Church in Miami Shores. Archbishop Favalora, led South Florida's 1.3 million Catholics for 16 years. Bishop Wenski, who spoke to reporters in Spanish and Creole in addition to English, said he was "humbled by the Holy Father's confidence in me'' and joked that he has "big shoes to fill now. . . I am told Miami has its challenges, but what else is new?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Una Voce Miami! Enjoy the video. Recommend it to your family and friends. Courtesy of Una Voce Miami, POB 350372, Jose Marti Station, Miami, FL 33135-0372 // unavocemiami@aol.com