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Former Green Bay Bishop Robert J. Banks, 97, died on Jan. 25, 2026, after serving 40 years as bishop and 73 years as a priest.
Former Bishop Robert J.
Banks of the Diocese of Green Bay, who served from 1990 to 2003 and was among the oldest U.S. bishops at his death, has died at 97.
The diocese confirmed his passing on January 25, 2026, at St. Paul Elder in Kaukauna.
A priest for 73 years and bishop for 40, he was ordained in Rome in 1952 and served in Boston before leading Green Bay.
His funeral includes a Requiem Mass and burial at Allouez Catholic Cemetery on February 6.
The diocese honored his service and requested prayers for his soul.
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El ex obispo de Green Bay Robert J. Banks, de 97 años, falleció el 25 de enero de 2026, después de servir 40 años como obispo y 73 años como sacerdote.