William Weigand
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William Keith Weigand (born May 23, 1937) is an American
Roman Catholic bishop
, who served as the eighth Bishop of Sacramento
in the U.S. state
of California
from 1993 to 2008. He previously served as the seventh Bishop of Salt Lake City
and as a priest in the Diocese of Boise
.
, one of four sons of Harold and Alice Weigand. Weigand's minor seminary studies occurred at Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary, where one of his brothers, Francis, is a Benedictine Monk. He graduated from St. Edward Seminary
in Kenmore, Washington
, in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy, and from St. Thomas Seminary
in Kenmore in 1963 with a Master of Divinity
degree. He was ordained to the priesthood
for the Diocese of Boise
by Bishop Sylvester W. Treinen on May 25, 1963. He served as a parochial vicar in several parishes in the diocese, and as the administrator of several mission. He served from 1964–1968 as the chancellor
and vice-officialis of the diocese, and was a member of the diocesan council of presbyters. In 1968, he moved to Cali
, Colombia
, as a missionary. He returned to Idaho
in 1978 to serve as pastor of St. Hubert's Parish in Homedale, Idaho
.
. He was consecrated on November 17; by Archbishop John R. Quinn
of San Francisco, Bishop Sylvester Treinen of Boise and Bishop Joseph Federal
of Salt Lake City. Bishop Weigand led a $9.7 million restoration of the Cathedral of the Madeleine
from 1991–1993, both to bring the cathedral
into compliance with liturgical changes brought about after the Second Vatican Council
and to repair and clean the more than eighty year old structure.
. It was granted on November 29 of that year, and on November 30, the fifteenth anniversary of his installation
as Bishop of Sacramento, Weigand officially transferred leadership of the diocese to his Coadjutor Bishop
, Jaime Soto
.
United States
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Roman Catholic bishop
Bishop (Catholic Church)
In the Catholic Church, a bishop is an ordained minister who holds the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders and is responsible for teaching the Catholic faith and ruling the Church....
, who served as the eighth Bishop of Sacramento
Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento is an ecclesiastical territory or particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in the northern California region of the United States...
in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
from 1993 to 2008. He previously served as the seventh Bishop of Salt Lake City
Roman Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, officially in Latin Dioecesis Civitatis Lacus Salsi, is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. It comprises the entire state of Utah. Also known as the Utah Catholic Church or the See of Salt Lake City, its mother church is the...
and as a priest in the Diocese of Boise
Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise
The Diocese of Boise is an ecclesiastical territory of the Catholic Church in the northwestern U.S., encompassing the entire state of Idaho. It is led by a bishop who serves as pastor of the cathedral, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Boise...
.
Episcopal appointments
Weigand was born in Bend, OregonBend, Oregon
Bend is a city in and the county seat of Deschutes County, Oregon, United States, and the principal city of the Bend, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bend is Central Oregon's largest city, and, despite its modest size, is the de facto metropolis of the region, owing to the low population...
, one of four sons of Harold and Alice Weigand. Weigand's minor seminary studies occurred at Mt. Angel Abbey and Seminary, where one of his brothers, Francis, is a Benedictine Monk. He graduated from St. Edward Seminary
St. Edward Seminary
Saint Edward Seminary was an institution for developing Catholic priests in Washington state, USA. Named for Saint Edward the Confessor and located in the city of Kenmore, it operated for 46 years before closing in 1976. The seminary and most of its grounds now constitute Saint Edward State Park...
in Kenmore, Washington
Kenmore, Washington
Kenmore is a city in King County, Washington, United States, along the northernmost shores of Lake Washington...
, in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in philosophy, and from St. Thomas Seminary
St. Thomas Seminary
St. Thomas Seminary, located in Bloomfield, Connecticut, was a minor seminary for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hartford. The current rector is the Rev. Msgr. Gerard G. Schmitz.-History:...
in Kenmore in 1963 with a Master of Divinity
Master of Divinity
In the academic study of theology, the Master of Divinity is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America...
degree. He was ordained to the priesthood
Presbyterium
Presbyterium is a modern term used in the Catholic Church and Eastern Catholic Churches after the Second Vatican Council in reference to a college of priests, in active ministry, of an individual particular church such as a diocese or eparchy...
for the Diocese of Boise
Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise
The Diocese of Boise is an ecclesiastical territory of the Catholic Church in the northwestern U.S., encompassing the entire state of Idaho. It is led by a bishop who serves as pastor of the cathedral, the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Boise...
by Bishop Sylvester W. Treinen on May 25, 1963. He served as a parochial vicar in several parishes in the diocese, and as the administrator of several mission. He served from 1964–1968 as the chancellor
Chancellor
Chancellor is the title of various official positions in the governments of many nations. The original chancellors were the Cancellarii of Roman courts of justice—ushers who sat at the cancelli or lattice work screens of a basilica or law court, which separated the judge and counsel from the...
and vice-officialis of the diocese, and was a member of the diocesan council of presbyters. In 1968, he moved to Cali
Calì
Calì, also written in English as Cali, is an Italian surname, widespread mainly in the Ionian side of Sicily.For the surname Calì is assumed the origin of the Greek word kalos , or from its Sanskrit root kali, "time."The surname refers to:...
, Colombia
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, as a missionary. He returned to Idaho
Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Rocky Mountain area of the United States. The state's largest city and capital is Boise. Residents are called "Idahoans". Idaho was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890, as the 43rd state....
in 1978 to serve as pastor of St. Hubert's Parish in Homedale, Idaho
Homedale, Idaho
Homedale is a city in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States. The population was 2,528 at the 2000 census. The town name was chosen by drawing names from a hat...
.
Diocesan bishop duties
On September 3, 1980, he was appointed the Bishop of Salt Lake City by Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
. He was consecrated on November 17; by Archbishop John R. Quinn
John R. Quinn
John Raphael Quinn is a Roman Catholic bishop, currently the Archbishop Emeritus of the Archdiocese of San Francisco; he served as the archdiocese's sixth archbishop from 1977 to 1995...
of San Francisco, Bishop Sylvester Treinen of Boise and Bishop Joseph Federal
Joseph Lennox Federal
Joseph Lennox Federal was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Bishop of Salt Lake City from 1960 to 1980....
of Salt Lake City. Bishop Weigand led a $9.7 million restoration of the Cathedral of the Madeleine
Cathedral of the Madeleine
The Cathedral of the Madeleine is a Roman Catholic church in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. It was completed in 1909, and currently serves as the cathedral, or mother church, of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. It is the only cathedral in the U.S. under the patronage of St. Mary Magdalene.The...
from 1991–1993, both to bring the cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
into compliance with liturgical changes brought about after the Second Vatican Council
Second Vatican Council
The Second Vatican Council addressed relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the modern world. It was the twenty-first Ecumenical Council of the Catholic Church and the second to be held at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. It opened under Pope John XXIII on 11 October 1962 and closed...
and to repair and clean the more than eighty year old structure.
Retirement
In 2008, Weigand submitted a request for retirement to the VaticanHoly See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
. It was granted on November 29 of that year, and on November 30, the fifteenth anniversary of his installation
Appointment of Catholic bishops
The appointment of bishops in the Catholic Church is a complicated process. Outgoing bishops, neighbouring bishops, the faithful, the apostolic nuncio, various members of the Roman Curia, and the pope all have a role in the selection...
as Bishop of Sacramento, Weigand officially transferred leadership of the diocese to his Coadjutor Bishop
Coadjutor bishop
A coadjutor bishop is a bishop in the Roman Catholic or Anglican churches who is designated to assist the diocesan bishop in the administration of the diocese, almost as co-bishop of the diocese...
, Jaime Soto
Jaime Soto
Jaime Soto, D.D. is an American prelate who currently serves as Bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento.-Early life and education:...
.