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PERSONAL: |
Born, March 19, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska. Parents Blase and Mary (Mayhan) Cupich. Eight brothers and sisters. Ordained to the Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Omaha, August 16, 1975. Appointed July 7, 1998; ordained and installed as Bishop of Rapid City September 21,1998.
Appointed Bishop of Spokane June 30, 2010.
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EDUCATION: |
College - College of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN B.A. in Philosophy, 1971
Seminary - North American College and Gregorian University, Rome S.T.B., 1974; M.A. in Theology, 1975
Graduate - The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
S.T.L. in Sacramental Theology, 1979; S.T.D. in Sacramental Theology, with dissertation entitled: ADVENT IN THE ROMAN TRADITION: An Examination and Comparison of the Lectionary Readings as Hermeneutical Units in Three Periods, 1987
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PUBLICATIONS:
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The "I" of
Priestly Identity in The Priest, November 1994
The Priest
as Administrator: Rediscovering Our Tradition
of Pastoral Leadership in Priests
For a New Millennium, NCCB Publications,
November 2000
The Second
Vatican Council: Why should it matter to
your generation? Habiger Lecture,
University of St. Thomas Perspectives,
July 2004
Abortion and Public Policy in America, September 11, 2006
Handing on the Faith through Community-Based Faith Formation: Our Common Challenge and Shared Privilege in Handing on the Faith: The Church's Mission and Challenge, edited by Robert Imbelli, Natl Book Network, 2006
An Unconditional Right to Life in America, January 29, 2007
The Emerging Models of Pastoral Leadership Project: The Theological, Sacramental and Ecclesial Context in Origins, May 15, 2008
Power in the Present; Hope for the Future in America, March 23, 2009
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LETTERS: |
Deep
Waters Springing To Life: A Pastoral Letter
to the People of God in Western South Dakota
Gathering in Synod to Renew the Life of Faith
as Discipleship, Companionship and Mission, September
8, 2001
He
Comes to Be with Us Because He Knows We Are Dying: A
Christmas Message on the Importance of the Eucharist
in Our Lives, A Pastoral Letter to the People
of God in western South Dakota in the Year of
the Eucharist, December
25, 2004
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PASTORAL
ASSIGNMENTS: |
Associate Pastor, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Omaha; Instructor, Paul VI High School, Omaha, 1975-1978
Director of the Office for Divine Worship, Archdiocese of Omaha,
Chair of the Commission on Youth, 1978-1981
Instructor, Continuing Education of Priests Program and Diaconate Formation,
Creighton University, Omaha, 1980-1981
Secretary, Apostolic Nunciature, Washington, D.C. 1981-1987
Pastor, St. Mary Parish, Bellevue, 1987-1989
President/Rector, Pontifical College Josephinum, Columbus, Ohio 1989-1996
Pastor, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, Omaha, 1997-1998
Bishop, Diocese of Rapid City, 1998-2010
Bishop, Diocese of Spokane, 2010-
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MEMBERSHIPS: |
USCCB Communications Committee, 1999 - 2003, Advisory Committee, 2004 - 2006
USCCB Ad Hoc Committee on Native American Catholics, 1999 - 2003
USCCB, Bishops’ Committee for Young Adults, 2000 - 2003
USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for the 2004 Special Assembly, 2001 - 2002
Consultant, USCCB Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism, 1999 -
USCCB Committee on the Liturgy, 1999 - 2007
Saint Paul Seminary, University of St. Thomas, Board of Trustees, 1999 -2009
USCCB Committee on the Liturgy Task Force on Liturgy with Children, 2000 - 2005
USCCB Ad Hoc Committee on Scripture Translation, 2002 -
Catholic Mutual Relief Society Trustee, 2002 -
USCCB Ad Hoc Committee on Sexual Abuse, 2002 - 2005
USCCB Committee on Domestic Policy, 2003 - 2004
USCCB Committee on Vocations, Chair, 2004 – 2007
Serra Club Episcopal Advisor, 2004 - 2008
Apostolic Visitator to Seminaries, 2005-2006
National Pastoral Life Center Board of Directors, 2006 -
USCCB Committee on Protection of Children and Young People 2005 - 2006, Chair 2008-
USCCB Task Force on Priestly and Religious Vocations, At-large Representative 2008-
Catholic Extension Society Board of Governors, 2009-
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Spokane, WA. 99201
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