Most Reverend Robert Francis Vasa, D.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae
Place of Birth: Lincoln, Nebraska Parents: Joe and Leona Vasa (Both deceased) Education: Holy Trinity Seminary, Dallas - 1972-1976, M. Div.
Canon Law Study, Gregorian University, Rome, 1081, J.C.L.Theology: Degrees: M. Div.; J.C.L. Ordination: Priesthood May 22, 1976, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln, by Bishop Glennon P. Flavin for the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska. Apostolate: June l, 1976 Assistant Pastor, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Lincoln, and teacher at Pius X High School, Lincoln. August 11, 1977 Appointed Advocate to Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of Lincoln. May 15, 1978 Appointed Advocate to Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of Lincoln. August 1, 1979 Appointed to post-graduate study in Rome in Canon Law at Gregorian University. July 20, 1981 Assistant Chancellor, Diocese of Lincoln, and member of panel of judges of Diocesan Tribunal.
Residence at Good Counsel Retreat House, Waverly, Nebraska.November 10, 1981 Father Prior of Columbian Squires Circle in Lincoln. December 10, 1982 Temporary Financial Administrator, Blessed Sacrament Church, Lincoln. May 20, 1985 Judicial Vicar of Diocesan Tribunal. June 12, 1985 Appointed Pastor, St. James Church, Cortland. June 17, 1987 Appointed Vice-Chancellor, retaining position as Judicial Vicar.
Residence in Good Counsel Retreat House, Waverly.September 20, 1988 Director of Remodeling and Fund Drive for St. Stephen Church, Exeter, Nebraska. May 16, 1989 In Charge of St. Stephen Church, Exeter, until June 14, 1989. (Due to Retirement of Msgr. Ingenborst.) March 1, 1990 Temporary Administrator of St. Mary Church, David City. Mission Assumption Church, Appleton. May 21, 1990 Appointed Pastor of the to be Established St. Peter Church, Lincoln, continuing as Judicial Vicar. May 14, 1992 Appointed Judicial Vicar of Diocese for six more years, continuing as pastor of St. Peter Church, Lincoln. September 20, 1994 Named Chairman of the Central Committee for the 1996 Diocesan Synod for the Diocese of Lincoln. November 28, 1995 Named Prelate of Honor with the title of Monsignor from Pope John Paul II. January 14, 1996 Prelate of Honor conferred in liturgical rite. June 17, 1996 Appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Lincoln, and Moderator of the Curia. Residence in Villa Regina Motherhouse. June 17, 1996 Appointed Finance Officer of the Diocese of Lincoln for a term of five years, continuing all other appointments. October 15, 1996 Appointed Chairman of Diocesan Building Commission. June 16, 1997 Appointed Administrator, St. Michael Church, Cheney, Nebraska, with residence in Kealy Hall, Lincoln, continuing previous assignments. June 14, 1999 Relieved of Pastorate of St. Michael Parish, Cheney, retaining all other assignments. November 19, 1999 Named Bishop of Baker. January 26, 2000 Consecrated Bishop of Baker.
