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{{Short description|American Catholic bishop (1933–2018)}}
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| name = Arthur Nicholas Tafoya
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| title = [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Pueblo|Bishop of Pueblo]]
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| appointed = July 1, 1980
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| enthroned = September 10, 1980
| enthroned = September 10, 1980
| ended = October 15, 2009
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| predecessor = [[Charles Albert Buswell]]
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| successor = [[Fernando Isern]]
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| consecrated_by = [[James Vincent Casey]], [[Robert Fortune Sanchez]], and [[Charles Albert Buswell]]
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'''Arthur Nicholas Tafoya''' (March 2, 1933 – March 24, 2018) was an [[United States|American]] [[prelate]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. He was the third [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Pueblo|Bishop of Pueblo]]. His resignation as bishop was accepted by [[Pope Benedict XVI]] on October 15, 2009.<ref>{{cite news|date=2009-10-15|work=[[United States Conference of Catholic Bishops]]|title=Pope Names Bishops For Duluth, Minnesota; Pueblo, Colorado; Auxiliary Bishop For Providence, Rhode Island; Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Tafoya Of Pueblo, Colorado|url=http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2009/09-206E.shtml}}</ref>
'''Arthur Nicholas Tafoya''' (March 2, 1933 – March 24, 2018) was an American [[prelate]] of the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. He served as the third bishop of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Pueblo|Diocese of Pueblo]] in Colorado from 1980 to 2009. His resignation as bishop was accepted by [[Pope Benedict XVI]] on October 15, 2009.<ref>{{cite news|date=2009-10-15|work=[[United States Conference of Catholic Bishops]]|title=Pope Names Bishops For Duluth, Minnesota; Pueblo, Colorado; Auxiliary Bishop For Providence, Rhode Island; Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Tafoya Of Pueblo, Colorado|url=http://www.usccb.org/comm/archives/2009/09-206E.shtml}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Born in [[Alameda, New Mexico]], Arthur Tafoya was [[Holy Orders|ordained]] to the [[Priesthood (Catholic Church)|priesthood]] for the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe|Archdiocese of Santa Fe]] on May 12, 1962.<ref name=hierarchy>{{cite news|work=Catholic-Hierarchy.org|title=Bishop Arthur Nicholas Tafoya|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/btafoya.html}}</ref> On July 1, 1980, he was appointed the third [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Pueblo|Bishop of Pueblo]], [[Colorado]], by [[Pope John Paul II]]. He received his [[Bishop (Catholic Church)|episcopal consecration]] on the following September 10 from Archbishop [[James Vincent Casey|James Casey]], with Archbishop [[Robert Fortune Sanchez|Robert Sanchez]] and [[Charles Albert Buswell|Bishop Charles Buswell]] serving as [[Consecrator|co-consecrators]].<ref name=hierarchy/>
Arthur Tafoya was born on March 2, 1933, in [[Alameda, New Mexico]]. He was [[Holy Orders|ordained]] to the priesthood by Archbishop [[Edwin Byrne]] for the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Santa Fe|Archdiocese of Santa Fe]] on May 12, 1962.<ref name=hierarchy>{{cite news|work=Catholic-Hierarchy.org|title=Bishop Arthur Nicholas Tafoya|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/btafoya.html}}</ref>


=== Bishop of Pueblo ===
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Tafoya has been an early critic of the [[Iraq War]], calling it "an unjust war...[that] sets a dangerous precedent and threatens the lives and well-being of people in our nation and world."<ref name=iraq>{{cite news|date=2003-02-15|work=[[United States Conference of Catholic Bishops]]|title=Statement of Most Rev. Arthur N. Tafoya|url=http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/peace/tafoya.shtml}}</ref> During the [[United States presidential election, 2004|2004 presidential election]], he expressed his opposition to denying [[Eucharist (Catholic Church)|Communion]] to [[pro-choice]] Catholic [[politician]]s, and said [[abortion]] was not the only issue voters should consider.<ref name=election>{{cite news|date= |work=The Catholic Voice |title=Debate grows over banning of pro-choice voters from Communion |url=http://www.catholicvoiceoakland.org/Archives/Archive052404.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040701003458/http://www.catholicvoiceoakland.org/Archives/Archive052404.html |dead-url=yes |archive-date=2004-07-01 |last=Eckstrom |first=Kevin }}</ref>
On July 1, 1980, Tafoya was appointed the third bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo by [[Pope John Paul II]]. He received his [[Bishop (Catholic Church)|episcopal consecration]] on September 10, 1980, from Archbishop [[James Vincent Casey|James Casey]], with Archbishop [[Robert Fortune Sanchez|Robert Sanchez]] and Bishop [[Charles Albert Buswell|Charles Buswell]] serving as [[Consecrator|co-consecrators]].<ref name="hierarchy" />


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Tafoya was an early critic of the 2003 to 2011 [[Iraq War]], calling it "an unjust war...[that] sets a dangerous precedent and threatens the lives and well-being of people in our nation and world."<ref name="iraq">{{cite news|date=2003-02-15|work=[[United States Conference of Catholic Bishops]]|title=Statement of Most Rev. Arthur N. Tafoya|url=http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/peace/tafoya.shtml}}</ref> During the [[2004 United States presidential election|2004 U.S. presidential election]], he expressed his opposition to denying [[Eucharist (Catholic Church)|communion]] to Catholic politicians who support [[Abortion rights in the United States|abortion rights]] for women, saying that it was not the only issue voters should consider.<ref name="election">{{cite news|work=The Catholic Voice |title=Debate grows over banning of pro-choice voters from Communion |url=http://www.catholicvoiceoakland.org/Archives/Archive052404.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040701003458/http://www.catholicvoiceoakland.org/Archives/Archive052404.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=2004-07-01 |last=Eckstrom |first=Kevin }}</ref>
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=== Retirement ===
When Tafoya reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 for bishops, he submitted his letter of resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo to Benedict XVI. The pope accepted his resignation on October 15, 2009.<ref name="hierarchy" />

Arthur Tafoya died in [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], on March 24, 2018, at age 85.<ref name="hierarchy" />


==See also==
==See also==
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{{portal bar|Biography|Catholicism|Colorado}}
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* [[Catholic Church hierarchy]]
* [[Catholic Church hierarchy]]
* [[Catholic Church in the United States]]
* [[Catholic Church in the United States]]
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==External links==
==External links==
{{wikiquote|Arthur Nicholas Tafoya}}
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*[http://www.dioceseofpueblo.org/ Roman Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Official Site]
*[http://www.dioceseofpueblo.org/ Roman Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Official Site]


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Latest revision as of 22:09, 20 December 2024

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Arthur Nicholas Tafoya
Bishop of Pueblo
DioceseDiocese of Pueblo
AppointedJuly 1, 1980
InstalledSeptember 10, 1980
Term endedOctober 15, 2009
PredecessorCharles Albert Buswell
SuccessorFernando Isern
Orders
OrdinationMay 12, 1962
by Edwin Byrne
ConsecrationSeptember 10, 1980
by James Vincent Casey, Robert Fortune Sanchez, and Charles Albert Buswell
Personal details
Born(1933-03-02)March 2, 1933
Alameda, New Mexico, U.S.
DiedMarch 24, 2018(2018-03-24) (aged 85)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Styles of
Arthur Nicholas Tafoya
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Arthur Nicholas Tafoya (March 2, 1933 – March 24, 2018) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the third bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo in Colorado from 1980 to 2009. His resignation as bishop was accepted by Pope Benedict XVI on October 15, 2009.[1]

Biography

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Arthur Tafoya was born on March 2, 1933, in Alameda, New Mexico. He was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Edwin Byrne for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on May 12, 1962.[2]

Bishop of Pueblo

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On July 1, 1980, Tafoya was appointed the third bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo by Pope John Paul II. He received his episcopal consecration on September 10, 1980, from Archbishop James Casey, with Archbishop Robert Sanchez and Bishop Charles Buswell serving as co-consecrators.[2]

Tafoya was an early critic of the 2003 to 2011 Iraq War, calling it "an unjust war...[that] sets a dangerous precedent and threatens the lives and well-being of people in our nation and world."[3] During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, he expressed his opposition to denying communion to Catholic politicians who support abortion rights for women, saying that it was not the only issue voters should consider.[4]

Retirement

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When Tafoya reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 for bishops, he submitted his letter of resignation as bishop of the Diocese of Pueblo to Benedict XVI. The pope accepted his resignation on October 15, 2009.[2]

Arthur Tafoya died in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 24, 2018, at age 85.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Pope Names Bishops For Duluth, Minnesota; Pueblo, Colorado; Auxiliary Bishop For Providence, Rhode Island; Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Tafoya Of Pueblo, Colorado". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2009-10-15.
  2. ^ a b c d "Bishop Arthur Nicholas Tafoya". Catholic-Hierarchy.org.
  3. ^ "Statement of Most Rev. Arthur N. Tafoya". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. 2003-02-15.
  4. ^ Eckstrom, Kevin. "Debate grows over banning of pro-choice voters from Communion". The Catholic Voice. Archived from the original on 2004-07-01.
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