Robert John Rose
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Robert John Rose is an American
prelate
of the Roman Catholic Church
. He served as Bishop of Gaylord
(1981–89) and Bishop of Grand Rapids
(1989–2003).
, Michigan
, to Urban Henry and Maida Ann (née Glerum) Rose. He attended St. Joseph's Seminary in Grand Rapids (1944–50) before studying at the Grand Seminary of Montreal
(1950–52). He continued his studies at the University de Propaganda Fide
in Rome
, where he earned a Licentiate of Sacred Theology
in 1956. He ordained
to the priesthood
by Cardinal Clemente Micara
on December 21, 1955.
Following his return to Grand Rapids, Rose became a professor
at St. Joseph's Seminary in August 1956. He earned a Master of Arts
degree from the University of Michigan
in 1962. He became dean
of the college department at St. Joseph's Seminary in July 1966, and served director of the deacon
program from 1969 to 1971. In June 1971, he was appointed rector
of St. John's Seminary in Plymouth
. He was later named pastor
of Sacred Heart Church in Muskegon Heights
in August 1977.
On October 13, 1981, Rose was appointed the second Bishop of Gaylord
by Pope John Paul II
. He received his episcopal
consecration
on the following December 6 from Archbishop Edmund Szoka, with Bishops Joseph M. Breitenbeck
and Joseph Crescent McKinney
serving as co-consecrators
, at St. Mary's Cathedral
in Gaylord. Following the retirement of Bishop Breitenbeck, Rose was appointed the ninth Bishop of Grand Rapids
on June 24, 1989. His installation took place on August 30 of that year.
Rose retired as Bishop of Grand Rapids on October 13, 2003. He was succeeded by Bishop Kevin Michael Britt
, who died within a year of taking office. Britt, in turn, was succeeded by Bishop Walter A. Hurley
.
United States
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prelate
Prelate
A prelate is a high-ranking member of the clergy who is an ordinary or who ranks in precedence with ordinaries. The word derives from the Latin prælatus, the past participle of præferre, which means "carry before", "be set above or over" or "prefer"; hence, a prelate is one set over others.-Related...
of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
. He served as Bishop of Gaylord
Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the Northern Michigan region of the United States. It comprises the twenty-one most northern counties of the lower peninsula of the state, and includes the cities of Traverse City,...
(1981–89) and Bishop of Grand Rapids
Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in western Michigan, in the United States. It comprises 102 churches in Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Montcalm, Mecosta, Lake, Mason, and Osceola counties in Michigan. The diocese was created on...
(1989–2003).
Biography
Rose was born in Grand RapidsGrand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
, Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
, to Urban Henry and Maida Ann (née Glerum) Rose. He attended St. Joseph's Seminary in Grand Rapids (1944–50) before studying at the Grand Seminary of Montreal
Grand séminaire de Montréal
The Grand séminaire de Montréal is the sacerdotal school of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal. The institution was founded by the sulpicians in 1840 on the demands of Ignace Bourget. A branch of Université Laval's faculty of theology was installed in the seminar in 1878...
(1950–52). He continued his studies at the University de Propaganda Fide
Pontifical Urbaniana University
The Pontifical Urbaniana University or Pontifical Urban University is a pontifical university under the authority of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.-History:...
in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, where he earned a Licentiate of Sacred Theology
Licentiate of Sacred Theology
Licentiate of Sacred Theology is the title of the second cycle of studies of a Faculty of Theology offered by a pontifical universities or ecclesiastical faculties of sacred theology. An Ecclesiastical Faculty offers three cycles of study: Baccalaureate or fundamentals, Licentiate or specialized,...
in 1956. He ordained
Holy Orders
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to the priesthood
Priesthood (Catholic Church)
The ministerial orders of the Catholic Church include the orders of bishops, deacons and presbyters, which in Latin is sacerdos. The ordained priesthood and common priesthood are different in function and essence....
by Cardinal Clemente Micara
Clemente Micara
Clemente Micara was an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as Vicar General of Rome from 1951 until his death, and was elevated to the cardinalate in 1946.-Biography:...
on December 21, 1955.
Following his return to Grand Rapids, Rose became a professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
at St. Joseph's Seminary in August 1956. He earned a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
degree from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in 1962. He became dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
of the college department at St. Joseph's Seminary in July 1966, and served director of the deacon
Deacon
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian Church that is generally associated with service of some kind, but which varies among theological and denominational traditions...
program from 1969 to 1971. In June 1971, he was appointed rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
of St. John's Seminary in Plymouth
Plymouth, Michigan
Plymouth is a city in Wayne County of the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 9,132 at the 2010 census. The City of Plymouth is an enclave completely surrounded by Plymouth Charter Township, Michigan.-Geography:...
. He was later named pastor
Pastor
The word pastor usually refers to an ordained leader of a Christian congregation. When used as an ecclesiastical styling or title, this role may be abbreviated to "Pr." or often "Ps"....
of Sacred Heart Church in Muskegon Heights
Muskegon Heights, Michigan
Muskegon Heights is a city in Muskegon County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 12,049 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles , all land....
in August 1977.
On October 13, 1981, Rose was appointed the second Bishop of Gaylord
Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the Northern Michigan region of the United States. It comprises the twenty-one most northern counties of the lower peninsula of the state, and includes the cities of Traverse City,...
by Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
. He received his episcopal
Bishop (Catholic Church)
In the Catholic Church, a bishop is an ordained minister who holds the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders and is responsible for teaching the Catholic faith and ruling the Church....
consecration
Consecration
Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious. The word "consecration" literally means "to associate with the sacred". Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various ways by different groups...
on the following December 6 from Archbishop Edmund Szoka, with Bishops Joseph M. Breitenbeck
Joseph M. Breitenbeck
Joseph Matthew Breitenbeck was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He was the eighth Bishop of Grand Rapids from 1969 to 1989, having previously served as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit .-Early life and education:Breitenbeck was born in Detroit, Michigan, one of...
and Joseph Crescent McKinney
Joseph Crescent McKinney
Joseph Crescent McKinney was a late 20th century and early 21st century bishop of the Catholic Church in the United States. He served as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids in the state of Michigan from 1968-2001.-Early Life and Ministry:Joseph McKinney was born in Grand Rapids,...
serving as co-consecrators
Consecrator
Consecrator is a term used in the Roman Catholic Church to designate a bishop who ordains a priest to the episcopal state. The term is often used in Eastern Rite Churches and in Anglican communities. The term "Principal Consecrator" is used to designate the primary bishop who ordains a new bishop...
, at St. Mary's Cathedral
St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral (Gaylord, Michigan)
St. Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, also known simply as St. Mary’s Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral located in Gaylord, Michigan, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Gaylord.-History:...
in Gaylord. Following the retirement of Bishop Breitenbeck, Rose was appointed the ninth Bishop of Grand Rapids
Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids is a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in western Michigan, in the United States. It comprises 102 churches in Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana, Montcalm, Mecosta, Lake, Mason, and Osceola counties in Michigan. The diocese was created on...
on June 24, 1989. His installation took place on August 30 of that year.
Rose retired as Bishop of Grand Rapids on October 13, 2003. He was succeeded by Bishop Kevin Michael Britt
Kevin Michael Britt
Kevin Michael Britt was an American Roman Catholic bishop.-Biography:Born in Detroit, Michigan, Britt was ordained to the priesthood on June 28, 1970 for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit. On November 23, 1993, Britt was appointed auxiliary bishop of the Detroit Archdiocese and he was...
, who died within a year of taking office. Britt, in turn, was succeeded by Bishop Walter A. Hurley
Walter A. Hurley
Walter Allison Hurley is a Canadian American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He is the eleventh and current Bishop of Grand Rapids.-Early life:...
.