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David Bonnar

b. 1962

American bishop (born 1962)

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About David Bonnar

Born 1962. David Bonnar is an American catholic deacon, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

David Joseph Bonnar (born February 5, 1962) is an American Catholic prelate who has served as bishop of Youngstown in Ohio since 2020. He was previously editor of The Priest magazine and chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Early life David Bonnar was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 5, 1962. His father worked as a butcher, while his mother was a housewife; he was the fourth of five children. He studied at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in social communications in 1984. Bonnar was appointed as pastor at St. Bernard Parish in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, in 2009, serving there for 11 years. In July 2020, he was appointed the founding pastor of the new St. Aidan Parish in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

A spokesman for the diocese and fellow priest noted in 2020 how Bonnar "has shown himself to be a wonderful spiritual leader and a very competent administrator". In addition to his duties as a parish priest, Bonnar served as the editor of The Priest magazine, a position he took in 2014. He received his episcopal consecration from Archbishop Dennis Schnurr on January 12, 2021, at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown.

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Important facts

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Education
Seminary, Duquesne University, Pontifical North American College
Positions held
Diocesan bishop
Also known as
David J. Bonnar, David Joseph Bonnar

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Bonnar?

American bishop (born 1962)

When was David Bonnar born?

David Bonnar was born on 5 February 1962 in Pittsburgh.

What is David Bonnar's occupation?

David Bonnar is a catholic deacon, catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality is David Bonnar?

David Bonnar is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Bonnar

· Wikidata: Q102045805

· DBpedia: David Bonnar

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