Bishop Joe S. Vásquez appointed Father James Misko as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia of the Diocese of Austin on January 21, 2019.
After earning a Master of Arts in Theological Studies, a Master of Divinity, and a Bachelor of Sacred Theology at the University of St. Thomas and St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston, Father Misko was ordained a priest by Bishop Gregory Aymond on June 9, 2007. He has served as pastor of St. Louis King of France in Austin and Christ the King in Belton and as parochial vicar of St. Elizabeth in Pflugerville. Father Misko is a member of the College of Consultors, Presbyteral Council, Diocese of Austin Finance Council, Austin Pension Plan and Trust Committee, Diocese of Austin School Advisory Board, Priestly Life and Formation Committee, Priests Personnel Board, and the Diocesan Building Commission.
Father Misko serves as the Chaplain of the Austin Chapter of Legatus, a membership organization of Catholic business leaders. He is a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and a member of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. He enjoys cycling, golf, travel, cooking and gardening.
Contact Very Rev. James Misko:
Diocese of Austin
6225 E US 290 HWY SVRD EB
Austin, Texas 78723-1025