Background
Baltakis, Paulius Antanas was born on January 1, 1925 in Troskunai, Lithuania. Son of Juozas and Apolonia (Lauzikaite) Baltakis.
Baltakis, Paulius Antanas was born on January 1, 1925 in Troskunai, Lithuania. Son of Juozas and Apolonia (Lauzikaite) Baltakis.
Doctor of Philosophy, Franciscan Seminary, Rekem, Belgium, 1949. Doctor of Theology, Franciscan Seminary, St. Truidem, Belgium, 1953.
Ordained priest Order of Friars Minor, 1952. Associate pastor Roman Catholic Parish of Resurrection, Toronto, Canada, 1953-1969. Councilman Lithuanian Franciscan Vicariate, Kennebunkport, Maine, 1967-1979, provincial superior, 1979-1984.
Ordained bishop, 1984. Chairman board directors Lithuanian Catholic Religious Aid, Inc., since 1984.
Spiritual adviser Lithuanian Boy Scouts Association, Brooklyn, 1964-1984, Lithuanian Veterans, Brooklyn, 1970-1979. Member Knights of Lithuania (honorary), National Conference Bishops & United States Catholic Conference.