Bp. Robert Joseph Banks

	S p e c i a l   S e c t i o n : Farewell to Bishop Banks
	• 'Blessed be God Forever'     Bp. Robert Banks retires as the diocese's chief     shepherd and spiritual leader  • Highlights of 13 years in Green Bay  • Bishop seen as priest-servant     Friends, colleagues, see Bishop as spiritual, caring  • Accepted the hard times with grace     Bishop believes God at work  • A style that works     Bishop noted for his care and listening skills  • Timeline of Bp. Banks' years in Green Bay  • College presidents remember Bp. Banks  • Lay Catholics remember Bp. Banks  • Diocesan employees remember Bp. Banks  • Bishops, priests comment on Bp. Banks  • Religious leaders discuss Bp. Banks  • Thirteen years as the leader draw to an end  • Bishop Banks' Corner --     Giving glory to our Father  • Editorial -- Job well done     Bp. Robert Banks has served the church of the     Diocese of Green Bay well for 13 years

Born: Feb. 26, 1928, in East Boston, Mass.

Education: St. John's Seminary, Boston; licentiate in sacred theology, North American College and Gregorian University, Rome; doctorate in canon law, Lateran University, Rome.

Ordained: Dec. 20, 1952 in Rome

Appointments: Assoc. pastor, St, Mary Parish, Dedham, Mass.; Immaculate Conception Parish, Winchester, Mass.; St. Mark Parish, Dorchester, Mass.

Canon Law professor at St. John Seminary.

Academic dean and rector of St. John Seminary.

Pastor, Sacred Heart, Roslindale, Mass.

Chancellor, Boston Archdiocese

Vicar for Administration and Vicar General, Boston

Tribunal Advocate and judge, Boston

Ordained auxiliary bishop of Boston on Sept. 19, 1985

Named Bishop of Green Bay Oct. 16, 1990; installed Dec. 5, 1990 at St. Agnes Church, Green Bay.