James Misko
American Catholic prelate (born 1970)
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James Misko (born June 18, 1970) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop for the Diocese of Tucson.
James Misko | |
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| Bishop of Tucson | |
| Diocese | Tucson |
| Appointed | December 22, 2025 |
| Installed | February 20, 2026 |
| Predecessor | Edward Weisenburger |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 9, 2007 by Gregory Michael Aymond |
| Consecration | February 20, 2026 by John Charles Wester, Joe S. Vásquez, and Daniel E. Garcia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Albert Misko June 18, 1970 |
| Motto | Domine, Tuus sum ego (Latin for 'Lord, I am Yours') |
| Coat of arms | |
| Styles of James Misko | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography
On June 9, 2007, Misko was ordained to the priesthood.
Episcopal career
Pope Leo XIV appointed Misko bishop for the Diocese of Tucson on December 22, 2025.[1][2][3] On February 20, 2026, Misko was consecrated as a bishop and installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Tucson.[4]