Patrick Zurek

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His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Patrick James Zurek
Bishop of Amarillo
See Diocese of Amarillo
AppointedJanuary 3, 2008
InstalledFebruary 22, 2008
Predecessor John Walter Yanta
Orders
OrdinationJune 29, 1975
by  Pope Paul VI
ConsecrationFebruary 16, 1998
by  Patrick Flores, John E. McCarthy, and Edmond Carmody
Personal details
Born (1948-08-17) August 17, 1948 (age 76)
Sealy, Texas, US
Previous post(s) Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio (1998-2008)
Education University of St. Thomas
St. Mary's Seminary
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas
MottoSecundum cor tuum
("Like your heart")
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Patrick James Zurek (born 17 August 1948) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church. He has served as Bishop of Amarillo since February 22, 2008. He previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio from 1998 to 2008.

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Biography

Early life

Patrick Zurek was born on August 17, 1948, in Sealy, Texas, to Arnold and Victoria (Bohac) Zurek. His siblings were Lawrence Zurek and Dennis Zurek. Patrick Zurek attended the University of St. Thomas in Houston, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, magna cum laude. He then attended St. Mary's Seminary in Houston, where he obtain a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree in 1974. [1]

Priesthood

Zurek was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Austin in Rome in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 1975, by Pope Paul VI. He obtained his Licentiate in Moral Theology in 1976 at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome. [1] Zurek also worked as a chaplain at the Bambino Gesù Hospital in Rome during his seminary days.

After his return to Texas in 1976, Zurek held several pastoral assignments in Texas parishes:

Zurek served on the board of the directors of missions, the Assumption Seminary, and the Ad Hoc Committee for the Spanish-language Bible. [2] He also led the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors.

Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio

On January 5, 1998, Zurek was appointed as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio and titular bishop of Thamugadi by Pope John Paul II. Zurek was consecrated by Archbishop Patrick F. Flores on February 16, 1998. [1]

As bishop, Zurek participated in numerous charity events, including one for 13 area Catholic schools that raised $230,000. [3] He has also appeared on television con-celebrating mass between the Archdiocese of San Antonio and the Archdiocese of Tegucigalpa in Honduras. [4]

Bishop of Amarillo

On January 3, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Zurek as bishop of the Diocese of Amarillo, replacing Bishop John Yanta. [5] [6] Zurek was installed on February 22, 2008. [1] Zurek speaks five languages, including Czech, Italian and Spanish.

On January 31, 2019, the diocese released a list of 30 clergy with credible allegations of sexual abuse. [7] Zurek made this statement.

The Diocese of Amarillo seeks to express regret and apologizes for the failing and sins that have hurt the Church so deeply, especially in our most vulnerable members. The Diocese especially asks forgiveness for the failings of those who have held positions of leadership in the Church. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "More Info". Catholic Diocese of Amarillo. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
  2. ↑ "Bishop Yanta Retires; Auxiliary Bishop in San Antonio to Succeed Him". Archived from the original on 2007-10-20. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
  3. ↑ "Catholic Life Draws Sweepstakes Winner". Wilson County News. Archived from the original on 2008-03-03. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
  4. ↑ McMorrough, Jordan (August 17, 2007). "Televised Mass Celebrates Religious Partnership, Spread of the Gospel in Honduras". Today's Catholic. San Antonio Archdiocesan Publishing Society, Inc. Retrieved 2008-03-19.[ dead link ]
  5. ↑ "Pope Accepts Resignation Of Amarillo Bishop John Yanta, Names San Antonio Auxiliary Bishop Patrick Zurek To Succeed Him" . Retrieved 2008-03-19.
  6. ↑ Southern, Joe (January 4, 2008). "A Changing of the Guard: Diocese Gets New Bishop". Amarillo.com. Amarillo Globe-News. Archived from the original on June 3, 2011. Retrieved March 19, 2008.
  7. 1 2 Watkins, Matthew (2019-01-31). "Amarillo Diocese releases names of 30 clergy accused of sexual assault of minors". KVII. Retrieved 2022-03-24.

Episcopal succession

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Amarillo
22 February 2008–present		Succeeded by
Preceded by
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 Auxiliary Bishop of San Antonio
1998-2008		Succeeded by
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