Basil Schott facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Eminence Basil Schott OFM |
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| Archbishop of Pittsburgh for the Byzantines | |
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| Other posts | Bishop of Parma for the Byzantines (1996–2002) |
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| Ordination | August 29, 1965 |
| Consecration | July 9, 2002 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1939 Freeland, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | June 10, 2010 (aged 70) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US |
| Buried | Uniontown, Pennsylvania, US |
Basil Myron Schott (September 21, 1939 – June 10, 2010) was an important leader in the Byzantine Catholic Church. He served as the Archbishop of the Byzantine Catholic Archeparchy of Pittsburgh from 2002 until he passed away.
Early Life and Education
Basil Schott was born in Freeland, Pennsylvania. He was the youngest son of Michael and Mary Schott. As a child, he went to St. Mary Byzantine Catholic School. After high school, he joined the Franciscan order on August 3, 1958. He officially became a Franciscan friar a year later.
He studied a lot and earned several degrees. He got bachelor's degrees in philosophy and theology. He also earned master's degrees in theology and pastoral counseling. In 1969, he received a Doctor of Ministry degree. On August 29, 1965, he became a priest.
Becoming a Leader
As a Franciscan, Basil Schott was known for his talks about growing in faith. Many people liked his retreats, which are special times for prayer and reflection.
On February 3, 1996, he was chosen to be the bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma. He officially became a bishop on July 11, 1996. A few years later, on May 3, 2002, he was appointed as the fourth Archbishop of Pittsburgh. He began this new role on July 9, 2002. His special saying as a bishop was "In the name of the Lord." Pope Benedict XVI also asked him to join a special group at the Vatican that helps Eastern Catholic Churches.
Later Life and Passing
Archbishop Schott passed away on June 10, 2010, at the age of 70. He had been battling a type of cancer called lymphoma for about seven months.
Just before he died, he had planned the first national meeting for all Byzantine Catholic priests in the United States. This meeting happened on June 8-9, 2010. Sadly, Archbishop Schott was in the hospital and could not attend. His funeral was held on June 18, 2010. He was buried in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.
