History of Robert Barron in Timeline
Robert Barron is an American Catholic prelate, currently serving as the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. He is widely known for founding the Catholic ministerial organization Word on Fire, through which he disseminates theological and philosophical content via various media platforms. Barron also hosted the Catholicism documentary series on PBS, aimed at educating the public about Catholic beliefs and practices. Prior to his current role, he served as rector of Mundelein Seminary and as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.
4 hours ago : Bishop Barron Discusses Potential Popes, Emphasizing Faith in Jesus as Key.
Bishop Barron analyzed potential Pope candidates, highlighting Cardinal Fernando Filoni. He stressed that the next Pope's strong belief in Jesus should be the priority.
November 19, 1959: Robert Barron Born
On November 19, 1959, Robert Emmet Barron was born. He is an American prelate of the Catholic Church.
1977: Graduation from Benet Academy
In 1977, Robert Barron graduated from Benet Academy, a private Benedictine high school.
1981: Bachelor of Philosophy Degree
In 1981, Robert Barron earned a Bachelor of Philosophy degree from the School of Theology of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
1982: Master of Philosophy Degree
In 1982, Robert Barron earned a Master of Philosophy degree from the School of Theology of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.; his master's thesis was on the political philosophy of Karl Marx.
May 24, 1986: Ordained to the Priesthood
On May 24, 1986, Robert Barron was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin.
1986: Licentiate of Sacred Theology
In 1986, Robert Barron earned a Licentiate of Sacred Theology from Mundelein Seminary.
1987: Death of Father
In 1987, Robert Barron's father, who was a national sales manager for John Sexton & Company, passed away.
1992: Professor at University of St. Mary of the Lake
From 1992, Robert Barron was a professor of systematic theology at University of St. Mary of the Lake until 2015.
1992: Doctor of Sacred Theology
In 1992, Robert Barron earned a Doctor of Sacred Theology at the Institut Catholique de Paris. His dissertation was titled "Creation as Discipleship: A Study of the De potentia of Thomas Aquinas in Light of the Dogmatik of Paul Tillich".
2000: Word on Fire Catholic Ministries Launched
In 2000, Robert Barron launched Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, a non-profit organization that supports his evangelistic endeavors.
2002: Visiting Professor at Notre Dame
In 2002, Robert Barron was a visiting professor at the University of Notre Dame.
2007: Visiting Professor and Scholar-in-Residence
In 2007, Robert Barron was a visiting professor at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas and a scholar-in-residence at the Pontifical North American College.
2008: Francis Cardinal George Professor of Faith and Culture
In 2008, Robert Barron was named the inaugural Francis Cardinal George Professor of Faith and Culture at University of St. Mary of the Lake.
October 2010: Word on Fire with Father Barron Premieres
In October 2010, Robert Barron premiered a half-hour television show, Word on Fire with Father Barron, on WGN America on Sundays, becoming the first priest since Archbishop Fulton Sheen to have a regular national program on a commercial television network.
2010: Scholar-in-Residence
In 2010, Robert Barron was a scholar-in-residence at the Pontifical North American College.
2011: Catholicism Documentary Aired
In 2011, Robert Barron's 10-part documentary, Catholicism, filmed in 16 countries, aired on public television in the United States.
2012: President-Rector
From 2012 to 2015, Robert Barron served as president-rector for the University of St. Mary of the Lake.
2012: Served as rector at Mundelein Seminary
In 2012, Robert Barron began serving as rector at Mundelein Seminary, a position he held until 2015.
September 2013: Release of Catholicism: The New Evangelization
In September 2013, Robert Barron released a sequel to his documentary, titled Catholicism: The New Evangelization.
July 21, 2015: Appointed Auxiliary Bishop
On July 21, 2015, Pope Francis appointed Robert Barron as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and titular bishop of Macriana in Mauritania.
September 8, 2015: Episcopal Consecration
On September 8, 2015, Robert Barron received his episcopal consecration at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels from Archbishop José H. Gomez.
2015: Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Los Angeles
In 2015, Robert Barron became auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a position he held until 2022.
2015: Keynote Speaker at World Meeting of Families
In 2015, Robert Barron keynoted the World Meeting of Families.
2015: End of Professorship
In 2015, Robert Barron's time as a professor of systematic theology at the University of St. Mary of the Lake ended.
2016: Keynote Speaker at World Youth Day
In 2016, Robert Barron was a keynote speaker at the World Youth Day event.
2016: Catholicism: The Pivotal Players Syndicated
In 2016, Robert Barron's film series, Catholicism: The Pivotal Players, was syndicated for national television in the United States.
June 2, 2022: Appointed Bishop of Winona-Rochester
On June 2, 2022, Pope Francis appointed Robert Barron as the ninth bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, in southern Minnesota.
July 29, 2022: Installation as Bishop
On July 29, 2022, Robert Barron's installation as bishop took place at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Rochester, Minnesota.
2022: Appointed Bishop of Winona-Rochester
In 2022, Robert Barron became the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester.
May 1, 2025: Appointment to Religious Liberty Commission
On May 1, 2025, it was announced that Robert Barron would serve on the Trump Administration's newly created Religious Liberty Commission, tasked with delivering a report on the state of religious liberty in the US.
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