Roman Richard Atkielski
Most Reverend Roman Richard Atkielski | |
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Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee | |
In office | August 28, 1947 - June 30, 1969 |
Orders | |
Ordination | May 30, 1930 |
Personal details | |
Birth name | Roman Richard Atkielski |
Born |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin | August 5, 1899
Died |
June 30, 1969 69) Milwaukee, Wisconsin | (aged
Denomination | Catholic Church |
Roman Richard Atkielski (August 5, 1899 – June 30, 1969) was a Roman Catholic auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee serving from 1947 until 1969.
Biography
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Frank and Catherine Atkielski, Roman worked as a cutter at a fur factory before his ordination.
Atkielski was ordained to the priesthood on May 30, 1930. On August 2, 1947, Pope Pius XII appointed Atkielski bishop, and he was consecrated bishop on August 28, 1947. He was also the titular bishop of Stobi.
Bishop Atkielski was in office until his death.[1]
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Preceded by – |
Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee 1947–1969 |
Succeeded by – |
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