Bishop Anthony graduated from the University of Rochester with a BA in Mathematics and Physics in 1988, received his Masters Degree in Mathematics in 1995 and received his Doctorate in Mathematics in 1997 both from the esteemed University of Pennsylvania. 

He attended Savonarola Theological Seminary of the PNCC and was ordained to the Holy Priesthood in April of 1997. 

He served as Assistant Pastor of St. Stanislaus and served on a multitude of commissions, including: National Liturgical, PNCC-RC Dialogue, Church Doctrine, National History and Archives, Diocesan History and Archives, Diocesan Sacred Vocations, Diocesan School of Christian Living, was the Ecumenical Officer of the PNCC as well as the Central Diocese, taught at Savonarola Theological Seminary, and wrote a number of papers for the betterment and use of the PNCC. 

He was elected Bishop at the 21st General Synod of the PNCC in October of 2006, assigned as Bishop of the Central Diocese, and was Consecrated on November 30, 2006, where he began his journey as the Pastor of St. Stanislaus Cathedral.

Let us pray for Bishop Anthony that he may lead the Central Diocese and the faithful to a closer relationship with our Savior Jesus Christ.

Bishop Mikovsky in the News:

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=17511781&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=590572&rfi=8

http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/index.cfm?newsid=17535316&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=590572&rfi=8

Former Bishops of the Central Diocese

Right Reverend Anthony Rysz

Father Senior Rysz was appointed as Pastor of the Cathedral after he was elected, but before he was consecrated as a Bishop.  On June 26, 1968 Father Senior Rysz was consecrated to the Episcopacy and was formally installed as Bishop of the Central Diocese on October 18, 1970.  During his long pastorate, he oversaw many changes not only to the Cathedral Parish but to the Central Diocese as well.  He was also the Pastor of the Cathedral during the funerals of a number of Bishops, including former pastors Prime Bishop Grochowski and Bishop Misiaszek.  Bishop Rysz served as Pastor until the mandatory retirement age in the PNCC of 75.

Most Reverend Leon Grochowski

Upon the death of Prime Bishop Francis Hodur in 1953, Bishop Leon Grochowski of the Western Diocese was appointed Prime Bishop of the Polish National Catholic Church.  It took a little while, but at a program and reception on February 28, 1955, Prime Bishop Leon Grochowski became pastor of St. Stanislaus Cathedral.  He served as Pastor during a difficult time of this Parish with the adjustments were still being made upon the death of Bishop Hodur and the exit of Bishop Misiaszek.  He served as pastor of the Cathedral until February 20, 1968 when he named Father Senior Anthony Rysz the new pastor.

Most Reverend Francis Hodur

Most Reverend Francis Hodur was the organizer of the Polish National Catholic Church.    He served as Pastor of St. Stanislaus Cathedral from its inception in 1897 until the 8th Synod of the PNCC, when Rt. Rev. John Misiaszek was elected to replace Bishop Hodur as pastor and head of the Central Diocese because of his advanced age in 1949.  Bishop Hodur continued to serve the church as Prime Bishop until his death in 1953.  For more information about Bishop Hodur please see the "Bishop Hodur Page" on this website.