Peter Michael Muhich (May 13, 1961 – February 17, 2024) was an American prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the Bishop of Rapid City from 2020 until his death in 2024.
Peter Michael Muhich | |
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| Bishop of Rapid City | |
| Church | |
| Metropolis | Saint Paul and Minneapolis |
| Diocese | Rapid City |
| Appointed | May 12, 2020 |
| Installed | July 9, 2020 |
| Term ended | February 17, 2024 |
| Predecessor | Robert D. Gruss |
| Successor | Sede vacante |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | September 29, 1989 by Robert Henry Brom |
| Consecration | July 9, 2020 by Bernard Hebda, Robert D. Gruss, and Donald DeGrood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1961 Eveleth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 2024 (aged 62) |
| Motto | Exemplum dedi vobis (Latin for 'I have given you an example') |
| Styles of Peter Michael Muhich | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Biography edit
Early years edit
Peter Muhich was born on May 13, 1961, to Louis and Sally Muhich in Eveleth, Minnesota,[1] the second of seven children. He attended Eveleth High School.[1] After his graduation in 1979, Muhich attended Saint John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1983, Muhich went to Louvain, Belgium to attend the American College of the Immaculate Conception, where he completed his theological studies in 1989.
Priesthood edit
On September 29, 1989, Muhich was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Robert Henry Brom for the diocese of Duluth. He served there in various pastoral roles for three decades.
Bishop of Rapid City edit
On May 12, 2020, Pope Francis appointed Muhich as bishop for the diocese of Rapid City.[2][3][4] He was consecrated by Bernard Hebda, archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, on July 9, 2020.[5]
On February 14, 2024, Muhich announced that he would be moving to hospice care due to cancer.[6] Muhich died from esophageal cancer on February 17, 2024, at the age of 62.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Resignations and Appointments, 12.05.2020" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. May 12, 2020. B0275. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names Father Peter Muhich of Diocese of Duluth as Bishop of Rapid City". Archived from the original on May 14, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ "Bishop-elect Peter Muhich". Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ "Fr. Peter M. Muhich named as new bishop for Rapid City Diocese". Archived from the original on May 20, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2020.
- ^ "Episcopal Ordination of The Most Reverend Peter Michael Muhich" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 7, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
- ^ "Bishop Peter M. Muhich to Enter Hospice Care". Diocese of Rapid City. February 14, 2024. Archived from the original on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "Bishop Peter M. Muhich dies at age 62". Diocese of Rapid City. February 17, 2024. Archived from the original on February 17, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
