Mark Steven Rivituso JCL | |
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| Metropolitan Archbishop of Mobile | |
| Archdiocese | Mobile |
| Appointed | July 1, 2025 |
| Installed | September 3, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Thomas John Rodi |
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| Ordination | January 16, 1988 by John L. May |
| Consecration | May 2, 2017 by Robert James Carlson |
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| Born | (1961-09-20)September 20, 1961 (age 64) |
| Education | Cardinal Glennon College Seminary and Kenrick Seminary St. Paul University |
| Motto | Caritas Christi urget nos (The love of Christ impels us) |
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| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Mark Steven Rivituso (born September 20, 1961) is an American prelate of theRoman Catholic Church. He serves asmetropolitan archbishop for theArchdiocese of Mobile. He previously served asauxiliary bishop for theArchdiocese of St. Louis in Missouri from 2017-2025.
Mark Rivituso was born September 20, 1961, inSt. Louis, Missouri, to August (Gus) and Rosemary Rivituso. Gus Rivituso worked three jobs to support his eight children. Mark Rivituso's grandmother, Rose Darpel, was a major influence in his spiritual life. He attended St. Wenceslaus School and thenSt. Mary's High School, both in St. Louis.[1]
While in high school, Rivituso knew that he wanted to become a priest. After graduation, he enteredCardinal Glennon College Seminary and Kenrick Seminary in Shrewsbury, Missouri. He continued his studies for the priesthood atSt. Paul University in Ottawa, Ontario. Rivituso was awarded a master's degree in canon law from St. Paul.[1][2]
Rivituso was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Saint Louis by ArchbishopJohn L. May at theCathedral Basilica of St. Louis on January 16, 1988.[3] The archdiocese assigned Rivituso to pastoral assignments at several Missouri parishes:
Rivituso returned to Ottawa in 1994 to further his studies, receiving aLicentiate of Canon Law from St. Paul in 1996. After returning to St. Louis in 1996, he rejoined the Metropolitan Court and was appointed parochial vicar of Saint Jerome Parish in St. Louis.[1][2]
After eight years at Saint Jerome, the archdiocese transferred Rivituso in 2004 to serve as priest-in-residence at Saint Gabriel the Archangel Parish in St. Louis. The Vatican elevated him to the rank ofprelate of honor in 2005 and ArchbishopRaymond Burke named him as judicial vicar.[2] Rivituso became pastor of Curé of Ars in Shrewsbury and vicar general in 2011. In 2013, he was named as priest-in-residence at Annunciation Parish inWebster Groves, Missouri.[2][1]
In 2020, he moved to residence at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Shrewsbury. In 2023, he moved to residence at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in St. Louis.
Pope Francis appointed Rivituso as titular bishop ofTuruzi and auxiliary bishop of St. Louis on March 7, 2017. He was consecrated by ArchbishopRobert Carlson at theCathedral Basilica of St. Louis on May 2, 2017.[2][1]
On July 1, 2025, Rivituso was appointed Metropolitan Archbishop of Mobile byPope Leo XIV.[4] He was installed on September 3, 2025.
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| Preceded by | Archbishop of Mobile 2025-Present | Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by - | Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis 2017-2025 | Succeeded by - |
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