Auxiliary Bishop
Archdiocese of St. Louis
20 Archbishop May Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-792-7414
Fax: 314-792-7415
As one of two Vicars General in the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, Bishop Hermann assists Archbishop Carlson in his many responsibilities for the Archdiocese, and represents the Archbishop in overseeing the parishes in five deaneries: Northeast St. Louis County, Northwest St. Louis County, Festus, St. Charles County and Washington. His responsibilities also include Catholic education, stewardship and development, and several other agencies and ministries.
For more than four decades, Bishop Hermann has connected with parishioners as a pastor. That cherished connection continues today. As an Auxiliary Bishop, he shares in the Archbishop’s responsibility of teaching, sanctifying and governing the faithful of the Archdiocese. As a bishop, he has the power to ordain candidates for the presbyterate and for the diaconate.
“There’s nothing I love more than evangelization, especially through homilies during weekday and Sunday Masses. In preparing for the homilies, I reflect on how the Scriptures are calling me to change my life. Only after that reflection can I speak from my heart to others.”
—Bishop Robert J. Hermann
Personal
- Born: Aug. 1934, Weingarten, Mo.
- Parish of Origin: Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Weingarten, Mo.
- Priesthood Ordination: March 30, 1963, St. Louis, Mo.
- Episcopal Appointment: Oct. 16, 2002 by Pope John Paul II
- Episcopal Ordination: Dec. 12, 2002, St. Louis, Mo., by Archbishop Justin Rigali
Education
- Master of Arts degree in English, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Mo., 1966
- Kenrick Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., 1963
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Cardinal Glennon College, St. Louis, Mo., 1959
- St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., 1955
Administrative Experience
- Vicar General, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo., 2002-present
- Chair, Agency Review Task Force, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo., 2000-2002
- Dean, Northwest Deanery, Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Louis, Mo., 1996-2002
- Supervisor, Acolyte Internship Program for Kenrick Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., 1982-2001
- Director, Catholic Charismatic Renewal, St. Louis, Mo., 1979-1982
Pastoral Experience
- Pastor, Incarnate Word Parish, Chesterfield, Mo., June 1988-August 2002
- Pastor, St. Andrew Parish, Lemay, Mo., April 1982-June 1988
- Associate Pastor, St. Pius X Parish, Glasgow Village, Mo., May 1979-April 1982
- Associate Pastor (part-time), Most Holy Trinity Parish, St. Louis, Mo., June 1976-May 1979
- Associate Pastor (part-time), Holy Cross Parish, Baden, Mo., October 1972-June 1976 (full-time teacher at St. Louis Preparatory Seminary North)
- Associate Pastor (part-time), Holy Ghost Parish, Berkeley, Mo., May 1968-October 1972 (full-time teacher at St. Louis Preparatory Seminary North
- Assistant Pastor (part-time), St. Cronan Parish, St. Louis, Mo., September 1964-May 1968 (full-time student at Saint Louis University 1964-1966)
- Assistant Pastor (part-time), St. Catherine of Siena, Pagedale, Mo., August, 1963-September 1964 (part-time teacher at Mercy High School)
- Assistant Pastor (temporary), Our Lady Help of Christians Parish, Weingarten, Mo., May 1963-August 1963
Teaching Experience
- Teacher, St. Louis Preparatory Seminary North, August 1967-1979
- Teacher, DeAndreas High School, St. Louis, Mo., 1966-1967
- Part-time teacher, Mercy High School, St. Louis, Mo., 1963-1964
