In the Catholic Church, it is customary for bishops to offer their resignation on their 75th birthday for reasons of age.
They are usually still kept in office for two to three more years as a sign of appreciation before the pope accepts their resignation.
On November 11, 2023, however, the popular Bishop Joseph Strickland was released at just 65 years old.
Unlike other US dioceses, Strickland’s diocese Tyler in Texas had no debt and a relatively large number of young priests.
So why was he relieved of his duties ten years before reaching the age limit?
