Robert P. Boxie
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Robert P. Boxie | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop-elect of Washington Titular Bishop-elect of Cataquas | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Archdiocese | Washington |
| Appointed | May 1, 2026 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | June 25, 2016 by Donald Wuerl |
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| Born | Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
Robert Paul Boxie (born September 18, 1980) is an American Catholic priest. In May 2026, he was appointed an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington by Pope Leo XIV. When consecrated, he will become the youngest Catholic bishop in the United States.[1]
Robert Boxie was born on September 18, 1980, in Lake Charles, Louisiana.[2] He is the son of Robert P. and Roxanne (née Guillory) Boxie.[3] He has a sister, Robyn.[4] After graduating from St. Louis Catholic High School in 1998,[3] he studied at Vanderbilt University and was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. He received degrees in chemical engineering and music in 2002.[5]
Boxie then worked abroad for a year in France, teaching English as a language assistant at a high school.[5] After returning to the United States, he studied at Harvard Law school and graduated with a JD in 2007.[2] As an attorney, he served as a law clerk for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland in Greenbelt and then an associate at Vinson & Elkins in Washington, D.C.[5]
Ministry
Priesthood
Discerning a call to the priesthood, Boxie began his formation at the Theological College of the Catholic University of America.[5] He continued his studies in Rome, attending the Pontifical North American College and Pontifical Gregorian University. He received a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (2015) and a Licentiate of Sacred Theology (2017).[2]
On June 25, 2016, Boxie was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Washington by Cardinal Donald Wuerl.[2] He then served as a parochial vicar at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Derwood and St. Joseph Parish in Largo.[3] At St. Joseph, he served under the pastor, Auxiliary Bishop Roy Edward Campbell. Since 2020, he has been the Catholic chaplain for Howard University.[2]
In addition to his pastoral duties, Boxie has served the Archdiocese of Washington as an assistant vocations director since 2016 and a professor in the permanent diaconate program since 2018.[6] He is also a member of the board of trustees for the Catholic University of America and a member of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus.
Episcopate
On May 1, 2026, Boxie was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington and Titular Bishop of ‘’Cataquas’’ by Pope Leo XIV.[2] At 45, he will become the youngest Catholic bishop in the United States upon his consecration.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Lake Charles native to become the nation's youngest Catholic bishop". KPLC. May 1, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Pope Leo XIV Appoints Two New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Washington; Accepts Resignation of Most Reverend Roy Campbell". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. May 1, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "St. Louis Graduate Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Washington". Diocese of Lake Charles. May 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Boxie Jr". Southwest Louisiana Celebrations.
- 1 2 3 4 "Meet Fr. Boxie". Immaculate Conception Church.
- ↑ "Pope appoints two auxiliaries for Washington, accepts resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Campbell". National Catholic Reporter. May 1, 2026.
