Ethics and the
Columbia River Treaty
Righting Historic Wrongs
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Most Reverend William Skylstad
Ordained a priest of the Diocese of Spokane on May 21, 1960.
Appointed Bishop of Yakima on February 22, 1977; consecrated and installed on May 12, 1977.
Appointed fifth Bishop of Spokane on April 17, 1990; installed on April 27, 1990.
Retired September 3, 2010.
Appointed Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Baker, January 24, 2011.
Retired May 18, 2012.
PERSONAL
Place of birth: Omak, Washington
Date of Birth: March 2, 1934
Father: Stephen Martin Skylstad
Mother: Reneldes Elizabeth Danzl Skylstad
EDUCATION
Pontifical College Josephinum, Worthington, Ohio 1948-1960
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 1960-1961
Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington 1962-1966
RELIGIOUS CAREERS
Assistant Pastor, Pullman, Washington 1960-1961
Teacher, Mater Cleri Seminary, Colbert, Washington 1960-1968
Rector, Mater Cleri Seminary, Colbert, Washington 1968-1974
Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Colbert, Washington 1968-1974
Pastor, Assumption Parish, Spokane, Washington 1974-1976
Chancellor, Diocese of Spokane 1976-1977
Bishop, Diocese of Yakima 1977-1990
Bishop, Diocese of Spokane 1990-2010
DATES OF ORDINATION
Priesthood - May 21, 1960
Bishop - May 12, 1977
NATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Elected President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2004)
Elected Vice President of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2001)
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