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ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

ROBERT W. MUENCH, D.D - CLASS OF 1962

a complete copy of Bishop Muench's curriculum vitae can be found on his website, here

Robert William Muench, 64, son of William Anthony Muench and Mary Kathryn Allgeier of New Orleans. Born in Louisville on December 28, 1942.

Attended Jefferson Davis and St. Leo the Great elementary schools in New Orleans. Graduated Saint Joseph Seminary in 1960. Obtained a B.A. degree in Philosophy from Notre Dame Seminary. From 1964 to 1968 completed theological seminary studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Ordained for the Archdiocese of New Orleans on May 18, 1968. Assigned to St. John Vianney Prep School for eight years as religion teacher, liturgy director, guidance counselor and rector. From 1976 to 1982 served at St. Matthias Parish. From 1977 to 1981 served as Vicar for Christian Formation. In 1981 appointed archdiocesan Vocations Director, and in 1983 Director of the Pope John XXIII House for Vocation Discernment. In 1985 designated a Prelate of Honor of His Holiness the Pope, with the title of Reverend Monsignor. Active on the Clergy Personnel and Continuing Education Committees, the Archdiocesan Board of Religious Education, the Boards of Trustees of Notre Dame Seminary and St. Joseph Seminary College, the Priests' Council, the Finance Council, the Associated Catholic Charities board, and the Archdiocesan Cemeteries Board.

In 1983 became the Executive Assistant to the Archbishop of New Orleans. In 1989 became archdiocesan Vicar General, and in 1990 appointed Moderator of the archdiocesan Curia. On June 29, 1990, promoted to the episcopacy, and ordained Titular Bishop of Mactaris and an Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans as well.

On March 19, 1996, installed as the ninth bishop of Covington, Ky., a flock of 85,000 Catholics and 48 parishes in 14 counties of Kentucky. Served on the Boards of St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Edgewood Hospital. Chancellor of Thomas More College, and served as a member of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Priestly Formation.

Installed as Bishop of Baton Rouge on March 14, 2002, a See comprising 12 civil parishes and a Catholic population of more than 212,000.