James Misko
James Misko | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Tucson | |
| Diocese | Tucson |
| Appointed | December 22, 2025 |
| Installed | February 20, 2026 |
| Predecessor | Edward Weisenburger |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 9, 2007 by Gregory Michael Aymond |
| Consecration | February 20, 2026 by John Charles Wester, Joe S. Vásquez, and Daniel E. Garcia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Albert Misko June 18, 1970 |
| Motto | Domine, Tuus sum ego (Latin for 'Lord, I am Yours') |
| Coat of arms | |
| Styles of James Misko | |
|---|---|
| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
James Misko (born June 18, 1970) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Tucson.
Biography
On June 9, 2007, Misko was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopal career
Pope Leo XIV appointed Misko bishop for the Diocese of Tucson on December 22, 2025.[1][2][3] On February 20, 2026, Misko was consecrated as a bishop and installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Tucson.[4]
See also
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Hierarchy of the Catholic Church
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops in the United States
- Lists of popes, patriarchs, primates, archbishops, and bishops
References
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 22.12.2025" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "Pope Leo XIV Appoints Reverend James Misko as Bishop of Tucson" (Press release). USCCB Office of Public Affairs. December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "WATCH: Tucson Diocese introduces new bishop". December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ Diocese of Tucson installs new bishop. KOLD. February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
External links
- Diocese of Tucson official site
- Diocese of Austin official site
- James Albert Misko profile from Catholic-Hierarchy.org
- Misko biography (PDF) from Diocese of Tucson