Roman Richard Atkielski

Roman Richard Atkielski (August 5, 1899 – June 30, 1969) was a Roman Catholic auxiliary bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee serving from 1947 until 1969.

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

(1899-08-05)August 5, 1899
DiedJune 30, 1969(1969-06-30) (aged 69)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DenominationCatholic Church

Biography

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.

Bishop Atkielski was in office until his death.[1]

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