Second oldest bishop emeritus in the world turns 100 Jay Sanchez | Fair Use via YouTube Bishop Emeritus Rene H. Gracida J-P Mauro - published on 06/09/23 Bishop Emeritus René H Gracida recently gave an interview that shows young men the fullness of a life lived in service to the Church. Aleteia wishes a very happy birthday to Bishop Emeritus René H Gracida , the second oldest Catholic prelate in the world, who turned 100 years old today , June 9, 2023. [ https:// aleteia.org/2023/06/09/second-oldest-bishop-emeritus-in-the-world-turns-100] Bishop Rene Gracida was a courageous WWII airman, monk, friend of Pope John Paul II and the "Savior of EWTN" as Raymond Arroyo called him in his book (see post below), who at 101 looks like his is in his 80's, is mentally sharper than men 20 years younger than him and looks by a large margin younger than Francis who is 87. [ https://www.catholicworldrepor t.com/2016/01/11/airman-monk- priest-bishop-an-interview- with-b...