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Roman Richard Atkielski

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Most Reverend

Roman Richard Atkielski
Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee
In officeAugust 28, 1947 - June 30, 1969
Orders
OrdinationMay 30, 1930
Personal details
Born
Roman Richard Atkielski

(1898-08-05)August 5, 1898
DiedJune 30, 1969(1969-06-30) (aged 70)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DenominationCatholic Church

Roman Richard Atkielski (August 5, 1898 – June 30, 1969) was a Roman Catholic auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee serving from 1947 until 1969.

Biography

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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, after Manuel Raimundo de Melo.[1]

Bishop Atkielski is listed among the Council Fathers of the Second Vatican Council, Session One, 11 October 1962 to 8 December 1962.

Bishop Atkielski was in office until his death.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Stobi (Titular See) Stobensis". Catholic Hierarchy. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  2. ^ Roman Richard Atkielski
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee
1947–1969
Succeeded by