George Sheltz
George Arthur Sheltz, (April 20, 1946) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Churchwho currently serves as an auxiliary bishop for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
George Arthur Sheltz | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston–Houston Titular Bishop of Hirina | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Galveston-Houston |
| Appointed | February 21, 2012 |
| Installed | May 2, 2012 |
| Predecessor | Gilberto Fernández |
| Other posts | Titular Bishop of Hirina |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 15, 1971 |
| Consecration | May 2, 2012 by Daniel Nicholas Cardinal DiNardo, Joseph Fiorenza, and Vincent M. Rizzotto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 20, 1946 Houston, Texas |
| Motto | THROUGH HIM * IN HIM * WITH HIM |
| Styles of George Arthur Sheltz | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
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Biography
George A. Sheltz studied at the University of St. Thomas, graduating in 1971.[1] Sheltz was ordained May 15, 1971.
Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston
He was appointed Titular Bishop of Hirina and Auxiliary to the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on February 21, 2012 by Benedict XVI.[2] George Sheltz was consecrated auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on May 2, 2012.[3]
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See also
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- "Auxiliary Bishop Sheltz". Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- "Bishop George Arthur Sheltz". Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- "Bishop George Arthur Sheltz". Retrieved 7 January 2013.
Episcopal succession
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| Preceded by - |
Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston 2012–present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Gilberto Fernández |
Roman Catholic Titular See of Hirina 2012–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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