James Misko

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

James Misko
Bishop of Tucson
DioceseTucson
AppointedDecember 22, 2025
InstalledFebruary 20, 2026
PredecessorEdward Weisenburger
Previous post
Orders
OrdinationJune 9, 2007
by Gregory Michael Aymond
ConsecrationFebruary 20, 2026
by John Charles Wester, Joe S. Vásquez, and Daniel E. Garcia
Personal details
BornJames Albert Misko
(1970-06-18) June 18, 1970 (age 56)
Los Angeles, California
MottoDomine, Tuus sum ego
(Latin for 'Lord, I am Yours')
Styles
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

James Albert Misko (born June 18, 1970) is an American Catholic prelate who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Tucson.

Biography

On June 9, 2007, Misko was ordained to the priesthood by Gregory Aymond for the Diocese of Austin.

Episcopal career

Pope Leo XIV appointed Misko bishop for the Diocese of Tucson on December 22, 2025. On February 20, 2026, Misko was consecrated as a bishop and installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Tucson.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Bishop James Albert Misko". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. February 23, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Bishop James Misko". GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. July 2, 2026.
  3. ↑ "About | The Diocese of Tucson, AZ". Diocese of Tucson. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 22.12.2025" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Pope Leo XIV Appoints Reverend James Misko as Bishop of Tucson" (Press release). USCCB Office of Public Affairs. December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  6. ↑ "WATCH: Tucson Diocese introduces new bishop". December 22, 2025. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
  7. ↑ Diocese of Tucson installs new bishop. KOLD. February 20, 2026. Retrieved February 21, 2026.