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June 21, 1948, Sheldon, Iowa
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Parents:
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Edward Schnurr (deceased)
Eleanor (Jungers) Schnurr, Hospers, Iowa
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Sisters:
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Mrs. Marvin (Delores) Schultes, Hastings, Nebraska
Mrs. Larry (Carolyn) Arens, Remsen, Iowa
Ms. Irene Schnurr, Alton, Iowa
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Brothers:
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Mr. Richard Schnurr, Hospers, Iowa
Mr. Michael Schnurr, Alton, Iowa
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Education:
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St. Anthony’s Elementary School, Hospers, Iowa
Spalding Catholic High School, Granville, Iowa
Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa – B.A. (1970)
Gregorian University, Rome, Italy – M.A. (1974)
The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C. – JCD (1980)
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Ordained:
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July 20, 1974, by the Most Reverend Frank H. Greteman, Bishop of Sioux City
April 2, 2001, by the Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn, Archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis
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Assignments:
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1974-1977 Associate Pastor, Cathedral of the Epiphany, Sioux City, Iowa
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1977 Associate Pastor, Blessed Sacrament Church, Sioux City, Iowa
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1977-1980 Graduate Studies, the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.
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1980-1985 Vice Chancellor, Diocese of Sioux City
Finance Officer, Diocese of Sioux City
Judge, Tribunal of the Diocese of Sioux City
Secretary, Presbyteral Council
Consultor, Diocese of Sioux City
Member, Diocesan Corporate Board, Diocese of Sioux City
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1985-1989 Staff, Apostolic Nunciature, Washington, D.C.
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1989-1995 Associate General Secretary, National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference, Washington, D.C.
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1991-1993 National Executive Director, World Youth Day 1993, Denver, Colorado
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1995-2001 General Secretary, National Conference of Catholic Bishops/United States Catholic Conference, Washington, D.C.
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2001-2008 Bishop of the Diocese of Duluth
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2008- Coadjutor Archbishop of Cincinnati
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2008- Vicar General, Director of the Department of Pastoral Services
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| Honors / Other Appointments: |
August 13, 1993 Named Prelate of Honor (Monsignor) by Pope John Paul II
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November 1997 Appointed Delegate to the Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for America by Pope John Paul II
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November 2000 Appointed Delegate to the Congress on the Laity by James Francis Cardinal Stafford, President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity
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August 2001-2004 Chair: Ad Hoc Committee for Special Assembly 2004
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November 2001-2004 Member: USCCB Domestic Policy Committee
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November 2001-2004 Member: USCCB Ad hoc Committee for Statements Protocol
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June 2002- Member: USCCB Ad Hoc Committee to Oversee the Use of the Catechism
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November 2002-2005 Member: USCCB Laity Committee
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November 2002-2005 Chair: USCCB Subcommittee on Youth and Young Adult
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November 2003-2005 Member: USCCB Committee of Communications
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November 2003-2005 Member: USCCB Task Force on Activities and Resources
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November 2003-2005 Member: USCCB Administrative Committee
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November 2003-2004 Member: USCCB Ad Hoc Committee on Plenary Council Varium
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June 2004-2005 Chair: USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Special Assembly 2007
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November 2004-2005 Treasurer-Elect: USCCB Executive Committee
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February 2005-2008 Member: USCCB Executive Committee
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February 2005-2006 Chair: USCCB Audit Subcommittee
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February 2005-2008 Chair: USCCB Budget and Finance
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February 2005-2008 Treasurer: USCCB Offices
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February 2005-2008 Member: USCCB Priorities and Plans
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February 2005-2006 Chair: USCCB Subcommittee on Planning
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February 2007- Member: USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for Revision of Conference By-Laws
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2008-2011 Member: USCCB Task Force on Priestly and Religious Vocations
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