Father James Misko tapped to be next bishop of the Diocese of Tucson

New bishop named to lead Tucson diocese

Pope Leo XIV appointed James Misko to be the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tucson.

Pope Leo appoints new bishop over Tucson Diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Graham and Greenlee counties, is getting a new spiritual leader and chief administrator.

Pope appoints new bishop of Tucson, Arizona

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father James A. Misko of the Diocese of Austin, Texas, as the next bishop of Tucson, Arizona, the Holy See Press… The post Pope appoints new bishop of Tucson, Arizona appeared first on CatholicVote org.

Pope names vicar general Diocese of Austin, Texas, as bishop of Tucson, Arizona

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father James A. Misko, vicar general and moderator of the curia for the Diocese of Austin, Texas, as the bishop of Tucson, Arizona. The appointment was publicized in Washington Dec. 22 by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. Bishop-designate Misko will be the eighth bishop of Tucson. The diocese has been led by Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas as apostolic administrator sin…

Pope Leo XIV appoints Monsignor James Misko as bishop of Tucson

Pope Leo XIV appointed Monsignor James A. Misko, a priest of the Diocese of Austin, Texas, as the next bishop of Tucson, Arizona, on Dec. 22, 2025. / Credit: Diocese of Austin Vatican City, Dec 22, 2025 / 09:58 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV has appoin... [...]

Father James Misko tapped to be next bishop of the Diocese of Tucson

Father James Misko, 55, will serve as its eighth bishop. He succeeds Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, who was appointed to the Archdiocese of Detroit in March.