AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — The Vatican has accepted the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. Zurek, ending a tenure that made him the longest-serving bishop in the history of the Diocese of Amarillo.
Zurek’s resignation was announced on Feb. 14, 2026. Zurek is 77 and was named the eighth bishop of Amarillo on Jan. 3, 2008.
Officials said Zurek served 19 years, one month and 10 days in the diocese…