Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo named as apostolic administrator of Amarillo

Pope Leo XIV appoints Texas cardinal as administrator of Amarillo until new bishop chosen

The Holy Father accepted the resignation of Amarillo Bishop Patrick Zurek, who has reached retirement age. [...]

Bishop Zurek resignation accepted; Cardinal DiNardo named as apostolic administrator of Amarillo

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. Zurek of Amarillo, 77, and has appointed retired Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, 76, as apostolic administrator of the diocese until a new bishop is appointed and installed. The resignation and appointment were publicized in Washington by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States, on Feb. 14, 2026. Bishop Zurek is a native of Sealy, Texas a…