Peace to all who enter here! We are blessed in Eastern Washington
with more than 80 parish communities marked by vibrant, active,
joyous expressions of our life in Christ.

Ordained a priest of the Diocese of Spokane on May 21, 1960.
Appointed Bishop of Yakima on February 22, 1977 and installed
on May 12, 1977.
Appointed fifth Bishop of Spokane on April 17, 1990 and installed
on April 27, 1990

Bishop Skylstad's Calendar

Bishop's Presentations & Talks

PERSONAL
Place of birth: Omak, Washington
Date of Birth: March 2, 1934
Father: Stephen Martin Skylstad
Mother: Reneldes Elizabeth Danzl Skylstad

EDUCATION
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington 1960-1961
Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington 1962-1966

RELIGIOUS CAREERS
Assistant Pastor, Pullman, Washington 1960-1961
Teacher, Mater Cleri Seminary, Colbert, Washington 1960-1968
Rector, Mater Cleri Seminary, Colbert, Washington 1968-1974
Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Colbert, Washington 1968-1974
Pastor, Assumption Parish, Spokane, Washington 1974-1976
Chancellor, Diocese of Spokane 1976-1977
Bishop, Diocese of Yakima 1977-1990
Bishop, Diocese of Spokane 1990-2010

DATES OF ORDINATION
Priesthood - May 21, 1960
Bishop - May 12, 1977

NATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Elected President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2004)
Elected Vice President of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (2001)