WASHINGTON - Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of the Most Reverend Alejandro D. Aclan, 75, from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles.

The resignation was publicized in Washington, D.C. on May 22, 2026, by Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio to the United States. 

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is in the State of California.

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