Jeffrey Walsh

Jeffrey Joseph Walsh (born November 29, 1965) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Jeffrey Joseph Walsh
Bishop of Gaylord
DioceseGaylord
AppointedDecember 21, 2021
InstalledMarch 4, 2022
PredecessorSteven J. Raica
Orders
OrdinationJune 25, 1994
by James Timlin
ConsecrationMarch 4, 2022
by Allen Vigneron, Walter A. Hurley, and Joseph Bambera
Personal details
Born (1965-11-29) November 29, 1965
Scranton, Pennsylvania, US
MottoDivine providence
Styles of
Jeffrey Joseph Walsh
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Biography

Jeffrey Walsh was born on November 29, 1965, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. On June 25, 1994, Walsh was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Scranton by Bishop James Timlin.

Pope Francis appointed Walsh as bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord on December 21, 2021.[1][2] Walsh was consecrated as bishop by Archbishop Allen Vigneron on March 4, 2022.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Pope Francis Names Father Jeffrey Walsh of Diocese of Scranton as Bishop of Gaylord". Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  2. "New Bishop Appointed To Diocese Of Gaylord". Retrieved December 21, 2021.
  3. "Pope Francis Names Reverend Jeffrey J. Walsh as Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord" (Press release). Diocese of Gaylord. December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 21, 2021.

Episcopal succession


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