Archbishop's Motorcycle Ride Raises Funds for Addiction and Homelessness Program

St. Luke's Addiction Recovery Program

• 💡 St. Luke's is a faith-based rehabilitation center providing stability for individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction.
• 🎯 Manuel Bombino, currently homeless, credits the center with helping him chart a path forward after a relapse, aiming to stay for 6 months, find a job, and save money.
• ✨ The program is described as life-changing and life-saving, helping individuals reconnect with families and find their best selves.
• 💬 Sandra Valdez, the center's behavioral health senior director, emphasizes the program's necessity in communities struggling with addiction and substance abuse.

Archbishop's Annual Motorcycle Ride

• 🏍️ Archbishop Thomas Wenski uses his passion for riding motorcycles, a hobby he started at age 50, to host an annual event.
• 🧠 He views riding as a way to clear his mind and uses the event to raise awareness and funds for St. Luke's.
• 💬 Riders have shared personal testimonies, with some stating, "That place saved my life."

Archbishop's Resignation and Future

• 📜 Archbishop Wenski sent a letter of resignation to the Pope on his 75th birthday, as per canon law protocol.
• ⏳ He believes the Pope may keep him in place for a while, noting that the Pope has months or even years to make a decision.
• 🗓️ Despite speculation that this might be his last ride as archbishop, he encourages the public to join him on the upcoming Sunday ride.