Peter Michael Muhich
# Peter Michael Muhich

Peter Michael Muhich (born May 13, 1961) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop of the Diocese of Rapid City in South Dakota since 2020.

## Biography

### Early years

Peter Muhich was born on May 13, 1961, to Donald and Mary Muhich in Eveleth, Minnesota, the second of seven children. He attended Eveleth Public High School. After his graduation in 1979, Muhich attended [Saint John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1983, Muhich went to Louvain, Belgium to attend the American College of the Immaculate Conception, where he completed his theological studies in 1989.

### Priesthood

On September 29, 1989, Muhich was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Robert Henry Brom for the Diocese of Duluth. He served there in various pastoral roles for three decades.

### Bishop of Rapid City

On May 12, 2020, Pope Francis appointed Muhich as bishop for the Diocese of Rapid City. He was consecrated by Archbishop Bernard Hebda on July 9, 2020.

