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'''William John Waltersheid''' (born November 18, 1956) is an American of the [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic Church]]. He has been serving as an [[auxiliary bishop]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh|Diocese of Pittsburgh]] in Pennsylvania since 2011.
'''William John Waltersheid''' (born November 18, 1956) is an American bishop of the [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic Church]]. He has been serving as an [[auxiliary bishop]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh|Diocese of Pittsburgh]] in Pennsylvania since 2011.


==Biography==
==Biography==
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===Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh===
===Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh===
Waltersheid was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh with the [[titular see]] of California on February 25, 2011. On March 11, 2011, Watersheid was appointed as episcopal vicar for clergy and secretary for clergy.<ref>{{cite press release | title = Bishop Zubik Announces Pastoral Staff Changes, Appointment for Bishop-Elect Waltersheid | url = http://www.diopitt.org/news_031111.php | publisher = Diocese of Pittsburgh | date = March 11, 2011 | access-date = May 17, 2011}}</ref> Waltersheid was consecrated by Bishop [[David Zubik]] on April 25, 2011, at [[Cathedral of Saint Paul in Pittsburgh|St. Paul's Cathedral]] in [[Pittsburgh]].<ref name="dionews"/> Waltersheid's episcopal motto is ''Ecce Mater Tua'' (Latin for ''Behold thy mother'', from [[John 19]]:27.<ref name="giga">{{Cite web | last = Chow | first = Gabriel | title = Waltersheid, William John | work = Giga-Catholic Information | url = http://www.gcatholic.org/hierarchy/data/bishops-56.htm#46307 | access-date = June 17, 2011}}</ref>
Waltersheid was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh with the [[titular see]] of [[California (titular see)|California]] on February 25, 2011. On March 11, 2011, Watersheid was appointed as [[episcopal vicar]] for clergy and secretary for clergy.<ref>{{cite press release | title = Bishop Zubik Announces Pastoral Staff Changes, Appointment for Bishop-Elect Waltersheid | url = http://www.diopitt.org/news_031111.php | publisher = Diocese of Pittsburgh | date = March 11, 2011 | access-date = May 17, 2011}}</ref> Waltersheid was consecrated by Bishop [[David Zubik]] on April 25, 2011, at [[Cathedral of Saint Paul in Pittsburgh|St. Paul's Cathedral]] in [[Pittsburgh]].<ref name="dionews"/> Waltersheid's episcopal motto is ''Ecce Mater Tua'' (Latin for ''Behold thy mother'', from [[John 19]]:27.<ref name="giga">{{Cite web | last = Chow | first = Gabriel | title = Waltersheid, William John | work = Giga-Catholic Information | url = http://www.gcatholic.org/hierarchy/data/bishops-56.htm#46307 | access-date = June 17, 2011}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 23:01, 14 January 2023


William John Waltersheid
Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh
Titular Bishop of California
ArchdiocesePhiladelphia
DiocesePittsburgh
AppointedFebruary 25, 2011
InstalledApril 25, 2011
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of California
Orders
OrdinationJuly 11, 1992
by Nicholas Dattilo
ConsecrationApril 25, 2011
by David Zubik, Joseph McFadden, and Daniel Thomas
Personal details
Born (1956-11-18) November 18, 1956 (age 67)
Alma materPottsville Hospital School of Nursing (1983)
St. John Seminary College (B.A., 1987)
Pontifical Gregorian University (B.A., 1991; S.T.L., 1993)
MottoECCE MATER TUA
(Behold thy mother)
Styles of
William John Waltersheid
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

William John Waltersheid (born November 18, 1956) is an American bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. He has been serving as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania since 2011.

Biography

Early life

William John Waltersheid was born in Ashland, Pennsylvania on November 18, 1956.[1][2] After his high school graduation, Waltersheid worked in healthcare, graduating from the Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing in 1983.[1] He entered seminary in 1985, graduating from St. John Seminary College in Boston, Massachusetts. Waltersheid then entered the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, receiving a degree in theology and a Licentiate in Dogmatic Theology in 1991.[1]

Priesthood

Waltersheid was ordained a priest by Bishop Nicholas Dattilo of the Diocese of Harrisburg on July 11, 1992.[1] He remained in Rome for further studies until 1995, after which he was appointed vicar at a parish in Steelton, Pennsylvania.[1] Returning to Rome, he served on the faculty of the Pontifical North American College until 2003.[1] Waltersheid served as pastor at St. Patrick Parish in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, from June 2003 to June 2006. He served as diocesan secretary for clergy and consecrated Life in Harrisburg starting in June 2006.[1]

Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh

Waltersheid was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh with the titular see of California on February 25, 2011. On March 11, 2011, Watersheid was appointed as episcopal vicar for clergy and secretary for clergy.[3] Waltersheid was consecrated by Bishop David Zubik on April 25, 2011, at St. Paul's Cathedral in Pittsburgh.[1] Waltersheid's episcopal motto is Ecce Mater Tua (Latin for Behold thy mother, from John 19:27.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Very Rev. William J. Waltersheid, STL of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA Named Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Pittsburgh" (Press release). Diocese of Pittsburgh. February 25, 2011. Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  2. ^ Chow, Gabriel (February 25, 2011). "Waltersheid, William John". Giga-Catholic Information. Retrieved February 26, 2011.
  3. ^ "Bishop Zubik Announces Pastoral Staff Changes, Appointment for Bishop-Elect Waltersheid" (Press release). Diocese of Pittsburgh. March 11, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2011.
  4. ^ Chow, Gabriel. "Waltersheid, William John". Giga-Catholic Information. Retrieved June 17, 2011.

Episcopal succession

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh
2011–present
Succeeded by
incumbent
Preceded by Titular Bishop of the Californias
2011–present
Succeeded by
incumbent