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William J. Winter

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William Joseph Winter
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Pittsburgh
Titular Bishop of Uthina
ArchdiocesePhiladelphia
DiocesePittsburgh
AppointedDecember 21, 1988
InstalledFebruary 13, 1989
RetiredMay 20, 2005
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Uthina
Orders
OrdinationDecember 17, 1955
by Martin John O’Connor
ConsecrationFebruary 13, 1989
by Donald W. Wuerl, Anthony G. Bosco, and John B. McDowell
Personal details
Born (1930-05-20) May 20, 1930 (age 94)
EducationSt. Vincent Seminary
Pontifical Gregorian University (S.T.D., 1958)
MottoTo do your will
Styles of
William Joseph Winter
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

William Joseph Winter (born May 20, 1930) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania from 1988 to 2005.

Biography

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Early life

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Winter was born on May 20, 1930, in the Beechview section of Pittsburgh.[1] He attended St. Catherine of Siena (Beechview) for grade school, and St. Michael High School in Pittsburgh's South Side before entering St. Vincent Seminary in Unity Township, Pennsylvania in 1948.[2]

Priesthood

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Winter was ordained a priest by Archbishop Martin John O’Connor for the Diocese of Pittsburgh on December 17, 1955.[2][1] After his ordination, Winter briefly served as an assistant pastor at St. Bernard Parish in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He then travelled to Rome to study at the Pontifical Gregorian University, receiving a degree in sacred theology in 1958.[2][3]

After returning to Pittsburgh from Rome, Winter was assigned as the pastor of Holy Innocents Parish in Sheraden, Pennsylvania, and then St. Philip's Parish in Crafton, Pennsylvania.[2][4] He also served as assistant chancellor and vice-chancellor of the diocese.[2]

Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh

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Winter was appointed as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh on December 21, 1988 by Pope John Paul II. He was consecrated on February 13, 1989, by then Archbishop Donald Wuerl. [1]While auxiliary bishop, Winter also served as pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in the Shadyside section of Pittsburgh.[5] He led the Parish Reorganization and Revitalization Project that dissolved or consolidated 163 parishes in the diocese between 1992 and 1994.[5]

Retirement

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Winter submitted his letter of resignation as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh when he reached the mandatory retirement age for bishops of 75. It was accepted by Pope John Paul II on May 20, 2005.[1] At the time of his resignation, Winter was recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for confirming an estimated 45,000 Catholics.[5] Since he resigned, Winter has resided at St. John Vianney Manor Retirement Home on the campus of St. Paul Seminary in Crafton, Pennsylvania.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Bishop William Joseph Winter [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2023-11-14.
  2. ^ a b c d e f LaRussa, Tony (May 21, 2005). "Pope accepts Winter's resignation as bishop". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Pittsburgh.
  3. ^ Guydon, Lynda (December 28, 1988). "Seasoned Winter fills auxiliary bishop post". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh. p. 5. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
  4. ^ Bergholz, Eleanor (February 14, 1989). "William Winter is ordained as city's 2nd auxiliary bishop". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh. p. 4. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
  5. ^ a b c Rodgers, Ann (May 21, 2005). "Auxiliary Bishop Winter retires at 75". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh. p. B-2. Retrieved April 24, 2010.
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Episcopal succession

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Pittsburgh
2005–present
Succeeded by
incumbent
Preceded by
Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh
1989–2005
Succeeded by