George Sheltz
George Arthur Sheltz, (April 20, 1946) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who 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]
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
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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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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