Most Reverend Joseph R. Cistone
Bishop of Saginaw
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL
Born: May 18, 1949, Philadelphia, PA
Parents: Daniel A. Sr. and Josephine Rose (Altomare) Cistone
Siblings: Daniel, Jr. and Anthony
Ordained: May 18, 1975, Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Cardinal John J. Krol
Named Honorary Prelate to His Holiness Pope John Paul II: March 14, 1998
Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
and Titular Bishop of Casae Mediane: June 8, 2004
Episcopal Ordination: July 28, 2004
Appointed as Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan: May 20, 2009
Installed as Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan: July 28, 2009
EDUCATION
Elementary: Our Lady of Consolation School, Philadelphia (Class of 1963)
Secondary: Father Judge High School, Philadelphia (Class of 1967)
Seminary Formation and Education: St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, PA
Bachelor of Philosophy, 1971 Master of Divinity, 1975
ASSIGNMENTS
Assistant Pastor, Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Philadelphia (1975-1979)
Assistant Pastor, St. Jerome Parish, Philadelphia (1979-1982)
Assistant Pastor, St. Jude Parish, Chalfont, PA (1982-1987)
Assistant Pastor, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Norristown, PA (1987-1989)
Assistant Pastor, St. Bernard Parish, Philadelphia (1989-1991)
Dean of Formation, Theology Division, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook (1991-1993)
Associate to the Vicar for Administration, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1993-1994)
Assistant Vicar for Administration, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1994-1998)
Vicar General and Vicar for Administration, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1998-2009)
SECONDARY ASSIGNMENTS
Chaplain, St. Maria Goretti High School for Girls, Philadelphia (1977-1979)
Advocate, Metropolitan Tribunal, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1980-1983)
Newman Chaplain, Delaware Valley College of Science, Doylestown, PA (1982-1987)
Defender of the Bond, Metropolitan Tribunal, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1983-1989)
ARCHDIOCESAN BOARDS
Admissions Board, Permanent Diaconate Program, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1982-1987)
Archdiocesan Admissions Board, Seminary, Archdiocese of Phila. (1982-1987/1991-1993)
Council of Priests, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1998-2009)
College of Consultors, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1998-2009)
Archdiocesan Finance Council (Chair), Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1998-2009)
Priest Personnel Board, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1998-2009)
Archdiocesan Education Fund, Archdiocese of Philadelphia (1998-2009)
Board of Trustees (Vice Chair), St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Overbrook, PA (1998-2009)
UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC BISHOPS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People (2006-2009)
Subcommittee for African American Affairs : Cultural Diversity in the Church: (2008-2010)
Committee on Budget and Finance (2008-2010)
Board of Directors, Catholic Relief Services (2009-2015)
CRS Budget and Finance Subcommittee (2009-2015)
Administrative Committee (2011-2014)
Committee on Priorities and Plans (2011-2014)
Audit Subcommittee: Committee on Budget and Finance (2014-present)
OTHER BOARDS
Board of Directors, Michigan Catholic Conference, (2009-present)
MCC Budget and Finance Subcommittee
Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma Finance Committee (Chair) (2009-present)
Sacred Heart Mercy Health Care Center Advisory Board (Chair), (2014-present)
Our Sunday Visitor Institute Advisory Committee (2014-present)
DOW Company: Community Advisory Panel (2014-present)
Revised: August 9, 2017