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Bishop-elect James Misko appointed to Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson

Bishop-Elect James Misko has been appointed to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson by Pope Leo XIV. The diocese includes Yuma and La Paz counties.
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Bishop-Elect James Misko has been appointed to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson by Pope Leo XIV. The diocese includes Yuma and La Paz counties.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop-elect James Misko as the next bishop for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, diocesan officials announced Monday.

The Diocese of Tucson includes Yuma and La Paz counties.

Father Misko currently serves as vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Austin, Texas.

Misko met with diocese staff, parishioners and reporters Monday in Tucson. He also celebrated Mass at St. Augustine Cathedral.

Bishop-elect Misko, who is 55 years old, succeeds Archbishop Edward Weisenburger who was appointed from Tucson to the Archdiocese of Detroit in March.

Bishop Gerald Kicanas will continue to serve as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Tucson until Bishop-elect Misko’s ordination and installation on Feb. 20.

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Victor is originally from West Sacramento, California and has lived in Arizona since 2012. He began his print journalism career in 2004 following his graduation from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. Victor has been a reporter for the following daily newspapers: The Monterey County Herald, The Salinas Californian and the Reno Gazette-Journal, where he covered stories including agriculture, education and Latino community news. Victor has also served as a local editor for Patch, a national news organization with hyperlocal websites, in Carmichael, Calif. in the Sacramento area. He also served as the editor for The New Vision, the newspaper for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties. Victor lives in Yuma. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following most sports.
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