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church administrator priest Psychology educator

James Omer Barta, American Priest, psychology educator, church administrator. Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1955.

Background

Barta, James Omer was born on October 22, 1931 in Fairfax, Iowa, United States. Son of Omer J. and Bertha (Brecht) Barta.

Education

Bachelor, Loras College, 1952. Sacrae Theologiae Licentiatus, Gregorian University, Rome, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, Fordham University, 1962.

Career

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.

Achievements

  • James Omer Barta has been listed as a noteworthy church administrator, psychology educator, priest by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Father:
Omer J. Barta

Mother:
Bertha (Brecht) Barta