Name Roman Atkielski | Ordination May 30, 1930 | |
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In office August 28, 1947 - June 30, 1969 Birth name Roman Richard Atkielski Born August 5, 1899Milwaukee, Wisconsin ( 1899-08-05 ) Died June 30, 1969, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States | ||
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.
References
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