Richard Stika
His Excellency, The Most Reverend Richard Frank Stika | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Knoxville | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Knoxville |
| Appointed | January 12, 2009 |
| Installed | March 19, 2009 |
| Predecessor | Joseph Edward Kurtz |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 14, 1985 |
| Consecration | March 19, 2009 by Justin Francis Rigali, Joseph Edward Kurtz, and Robert Joseph Shaheen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Frank Stika July 4, 1957 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Kenrick-Glennon Seminary |
| Motto | Jesu Confido In Te |
Richard Frank Stika (born July 4, 1957) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He has served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville in Tennessee since 2009.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Richard Stika was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended St. Louis University High School and later entered Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy. He continued his theological studies at the same seminary, obtaining a Master of Divinity degree.
Priesthood[edit | edit source]
Stika was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of St. Louis on December 14, 1985, by Archbishop John L. May. He served in various pastoral roles within the archdiocese, including as a parish priest and in administrative positions. He was also involved in the archdiocesan tribunal and served as the director of the Office of Child and Youth Protection.
Bishop of Knoxville[edit | edit source]
On January 12, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Stika as the third Bishop of Knoxville. He was consecrated on March 19, 2009, by Cardinal Justin Francis Rigali, Archbishop Joseph Edward Kurtz, and Bishop Robert Joseph Shaheen. His episcopal motto is "Jesu Confido In Te" (Jesus, I trust in You).
As Bishop of Knoxville, Stika has overseen the growth of the diocese, including the construction of new churches and the expansion of diocesan ministries. He has been an advocate for Catholic education and has supported various charitable initiatives within the diocese.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
During his tenure, Stika has faced some controversies, including allegations of mishandling cases of clergy sexual abuse. These issues have been a point of concern and discussion within the diocese and the broader Catholic community.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Bishop Stika is known for his devotion to the Divine Mercy and has promoted this devotion within his diocese. He is also an avid sports fan, particularly of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team.
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