John Stephen Pazak


John Stephen Pazak, C.Ss.R.
Eparch Emeritus of Phoenix for the Ruthenians
ChurchRuthenian Greek Catholic Church
MetropolisPittsburgh
DiocesePhoenix
AppointedMay 7, 2016
InstalledJuly 20, 2016
RetiredAugust 23, 2021
PredecessorGerald Nicholas Dino
Previous post(s)
Orders
OrdinationAugust 27, 1972
by Emil John Mihalik
ConsecrationFebruary 14, 2001
by Michael Bzdel, C.Ss.R., Milan Chautur and Basil Schott
Personal details
Born (1946-08-13) August 13, 1946 (age 78)
NationalityAmerican & Canadian
ParentsStephen Pazak & Johanna Hennessy
Alma materSaint Paul University
MottoPrepare the way of the Lord
Styles of
John Stephen Pazak
Reference style
Spoken styleHis Grace
Religious styleEparch

John Stephen Pazak, C.Ss.R. (born August 13, 1946 in Gary, Indiana) is an American-born member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, commonly known as the Redemptorists, who served as an eparch of the Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church. He served as the Eparch of the Eparchy of Phoenix, which is based in Phoenix, Arizona from July 2016 until his retirement in 2021.[1]

  1. ^ David M. Cheney. "Bishop John Stephen Pažak, C.SS.R." catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved July 27, 2016.