Patrick Zurek

Patrick Zurek attended the University of St. Thomas in Houston, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics, magna cum laude.

[1] Zurek was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Austin in Rome in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 1975, by Pope Paul VI.

He obtained his Licentiate in Moral Theology in 1976 at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome.

[1] As bishop, Zurek participated in numerous charity events, including one for 13 area Catholic schools that raised $230,000.

[7] Zurek made this statement.The Diocese of Amarillo seeks to express regret and apologizes for the failing and sins that have hurt the Church so deeply, especially in our most vulnerable members.