William Weigand

William Keith Weigand (born May 23, 1937) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

Angel Minor Seminary in Saint Benedict, Oregon, for secondary school and two years of college.

In an interview after his retirement, Weigand described his work in Colombia:“We had a huge challenge to provide religious instruction for youth, to prepare people for Confirmation and marriage.

It was almost the exact image of a diocese.” While in Colombia, Weigand started experiencing health issues and requested a return to the United States.

[5][4] On September 3, 1980, Pope John Paul II appointed Weigand as bishop of Salt Lake City.

Aside from repairing and cleaning the cathedral, the restoration aimed at bringing it into compliance with liturgical changes resulting from the Second Vatican Council.

[5] In October 2007, the Vatican named Reverend Jaime Soto as coadjutor bishop to assist Weigand.

[1] In 2008, Weigand submitted a letter of resignation as bishop of Sacramento to Pope Benedict XVI due to health issues.