Background
Barta, James Omer was born on October 22, 1931 in Fairfax, Iowa, United States. Son of Omer J. and Bertha (Brecht) Barta.
church administrator priest Psychology educator
Barta, James Omer was born on October 22, 1931 in Fairfax, Iowa, United States. Son of Omer J. and Bertha (Brecht) Barta.
Bachelor, Loras College, 1952. Sacrae Theologiae Licentiatus, Gregorian University, Rome, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, Fordham University, 1962.
Professor psychology, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa., 1957-1994; vice president academic affairs, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa., 1977-1987; president, Loras College, Dubuque, 1987-1994; archbishop's vicar, Cedar Rapids (Iowa) region, 1994-1999; vicar, General Archdiocese of Dubuque, since 1999.