Bishop William A. Wack, a Midwesterner from South Bend, Indiana, experienced a joy-filled childhood within a large Catholic family. His educational journey led him through Christ the King Grade School, LaSalle High School, and the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1989.

Driven by a calling to service, Bishop Wack entered formation with the Congregation of Holy Cross at Notre Dame. After a transformative year at the Holy Cross Novitiate in Cascade, Colorado, he received his Master of Divinity degree in 1993. Ordained to the priesthood in 1994, he served as an associate pastor in Colorado Springs and later returned to Notre Dame in various roles, including Associate Director of Vocations.

In 2002, Bishop Wack expanded his outreach by directing André House in Central Phoenix, dedicated to aiding the homeless. His impactful service continued until 2008 when he moved to Austin, TX, becoming the pastor of St. Ignatius Martyr Parish and later the Dean of the Austin Central Deanery. Recognizing his dedication, Pope Francis appointed him as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in 2017, marking a new chapter in his life of service to the Catholic community.