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Most Reverend Vincent M. Rizzotto, D.D., J.C.L.
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Titular Bishop of Lamasba

EducationHoly Name Grammar School - Houston, Texas
 St. Thomas High School - Houston, Texas - Graduated May, 1949
 St. Mary's Seminary - Houston, Texas
 Catholic University of America
 Graduate School - Degree in Canon Law in 1963
  
Ordained PriestMay 26, 1956
Appointed MonsignorSeptember 14, 1978
Protonotary ApostolicFebruary 16, 2000
Ordained BishopJuly 31, 2001
Granted RetirementNovember 6, 2006
  
ServedParishes in Houston and Port Arthur
 
PastorAll Saints Parish, Houston, Texas 1969 - 1972
 St. Francis de Sales, Houston, Texas 1972 - 1982
 St. Cecilia Catholic Community, Houston, Texas - 1982 - 2002
  
HonorsAssociated Catholic Charities Prestigious Monsignor John J. Roach Recognition Award
 Bestowed the Honorable title of Protonotary Apostolic
 
Diocesan ServiceChair Priest Personnel Board
 Officialis of the Marriage Tribunal - 1967 - 1972
 President of the Senate of Priests
 Diocesan Coordinator of the Liturgical Commission
 Vicar of Ethnic Ministries
 Vicar of African American Catholics
 Secretariat Director - Chaplaincy Services and Clergy Formation
 Co-Cathedral Liturgical & Dedication Chair