前绿湾主教Robert J 97岁的班克斯 2026年1月25日死亡 担任主教40年 牧师73年 Former Green Bay Bishop Robert J. Banks, 97, died on Jan. 25, 2026, after serving 40 years as bishop and 73 years as a priest.

前Robert J主教 Former Bishop Robert J. 格林湾教区银行从1990年至2003年任职,在他去世时是美国最古老的主教之一,他于97岁死亡。 Banks of the Diocese of Green Bay, who served from 1990 to 2003 and was among the oldest U.S. bishops at his death, has died at 97. 该教区证实他于2026年1月25日在考库纳的圣保罗长老院去世。 The diocese confirmed his passing on January 25, 2026, at St. Paul Elder in Kaukauna. 一位73年的牧师和40年的主教,1952年在罗马获得任命,在领导绿湾之前在波士顿服务。 A priest for 73 years and bishop for 40, he was ordained in Rome in 1952 and served in Boston before leading Green Bay. 他的葬礼包括一次Requiem弥撒和2月6日在Allouez天主教公墓的葬礼。 His funeral includes a Requiem Mass and burial at Allouez Catholic Cemetery on February 6. 主教区尊重他的服务,请求为他的灵魂祈祷。 The diocese honored his service and requested prayers for his soul.