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
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