To the People of God, Diocese of Amarillo:
We have been informed that Bishop John Walter Yanta, the seventh Bishop of Amarillo, has passed away this morning at the age of 90. Bishop Yanta served this diocese from 1997 to 2008.
Funeral arrangements are pending at this time and once that information becomes public, a followup Flocknote will be sent. May Bishop Yanta rest in the peace of Christ. rw