The Most Reverend Robert F. Vasa, Bishop of Santa Rosa, California

Undergraduate Studies –  Saint Thomas Seminary College, Denver, Colorado B.A. 1972

Theological Studies – Holy Trinity Seminary (University of Dallas) M. Div.  1976

Ordained a Priest for the Diocese of Lincoln in Nebraska – May 22, 1976

Post Graduate Studies in Canon Law (JCL) – Gregorian University in Rome – 1979-1981

Appointed Chancellor of the Diocese of Lincoln 1981- 1985

Appointed as Judge of the Diocese of Lincoln Tribunal 1981-1985

Appointed Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Lincoln 1985—1990

Pastor Saint Peter’s Parish in Lincoln – May 21, 1990

Named Prelate of Honor – November 28, 1995

Appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Lincoln 1996-1999

Named Bishop of the Diocese of Baker – November 19, 1999

Ordained Bishop for the Diocese of Baker – January 26, 2000

Named Episcopal Moderator for the Catholic Medical Association – November 2000

Participated in The Report of the CMA Taskforce on Child Sexual Abuse: To Protect and To Prevent (2006) (Available at www.Cathmed.Org)

Participated in the filming and production of Healthy Families Safe Children: The Power of Relationships (2007)

Presently serves as President of the Institute for Religious Life

Appointed as Bishop of the Diocese of Santa Rosa on June 30, 2011