Erik T. Pohlmeier

Erik Thomas Pohlmeier (born July 20, 1971) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine since 2022.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Erik Thomas Pohlmeier
Bishop of St. Augustine
DioceseSt. Augustine
AppointedMay 24, 2022
InstalledJuly 22, 2022
PredecessorFelipe de Jesús Estévez
Orders
OrdinationJuly 25, 1998
by Andrew Joseph McDonald
ConsecrationJuly 22, 2022
by Thomas Wenski, Felipe de Jesús Estévez, and Anthony Taylor
Personal details
Born (1971-07-20) July 20, 1971
Colorado Springs, Colorado, US
Alma mater
MottoSeek first the kingdom of God
Styles of
Erik Thomas Pohlmeier
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Biography

Erik Pohlmeier was born on July 20, 1971, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, one of five children of Tom and Sharon Pohlmeier.[1] He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Little Rock by Bishop Andrew McDonald on July 25, 1998.

Pope Francis appointed Pohlmeier bishop of the Diocese of St. Augustine on May 24, 2022.[2][3] He is fluent in Spanish.[4] Pohlmeier was consecrated as bishop by Archbishop Thomas Gerard Wenski on July 22, 2022.[4] He chose as his episcopal motto: "Seek first the kingdom of God" (Mt 6:33).[5]

See also

References
  1. "Pope accepts resignation of St. Augustine, Fla., bishop, appoints successor". Crux. Catholic News Service. May 24, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  2. "Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Felipe Estévez of Diocese of Saint Augustine; Appoints Rev. Erik Pohlmeier as Successor". Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  3. "Father Erik Pohlmeier of Little Rock Appointed Bishop of St. Augustine" (PDF). Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  4. Scanlan, Dan (May 24, 2022). "Pope names Erik Pohlmeier to lead of Diocese of St. Augustine; replaces retiring Bishop Estevez". Florida Times-Union. Retrieved May 26, 2022.
  5. "Description of the Coat of Arms for Bishop Erik T. Pohlmeier of St. Augustine". Retrieved December 15, 2022.


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