The Catholic Church recently announced the formal removal of Alex Crow from the priesthood. Crow, who is reported to be a deacon of the Alabama state church, had relocated to Italy. Shortly after his graduation, he got married to a Catholic school graduate.
According to a statement from the office of Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi, the “Mobilo archbishopric received a report that Alex Crow’s process of granting worldly status (laicizacija) is completed and takes effect immediately.” This action effectively removes him from his status as a priest. The 30-year-old A.
Crow reportedly submitted the request for his laicization himself. It was stated that this request had been confirmed by the Pope in a letter. The announcement followed a period of public activity involving the Pope, who, despite health concerns, was seen in Rome washing and kissing the feet of inmates.
The official communication focused strictly on the administrative completion of Crow’s status change. The details surrounding the sequence of events—including his departure to Italy and subsequent marriage—were publicized alongside the official declaration regarding his ecclesiastical standing. The Church’s statement confirmed the procedural finality of the decision, marking the end of his tenure as a clergyman.
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