Gary Studniewski
American Roman-Catholic bishop
Gary Richard Studniewski (born May 8, 1957) is an American Catholic prelate serving as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington since 2026.
Early life and education
Gary Richard Studniewski was born on May 8, 1957, in Toledo, Ohio. He is the son of the late Richard and Alfreda (née Zarecki) Studniewski and he had a sister, Karen. He earned a Bachelor of Education degree in biology from the University of Toledo, where he also joined the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC).
Upon graduation, Studniewski received a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division Artillery (1980–1981), the 3rd Infantry Division Artillery (1983–1986), and the Army Personnel Command in Alexandria, Virginia (1987–1989).
In 1989, Studniewski left active duty to study for the priesthood. He began his formation at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, then continued his studies in Rome while residing at the Pontifical North American College. He earned a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
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