[Diocese of Chicago] Bishop-elect Paula Clark will return to work on March 7 in the Diocese of Chicago, according to a Feb. 22 letter from the Rev. Clark, who is scheduled to be consecrated on April 24, will succeed Bishop Jeffrey D. Lee, who is retiring on December 31, as bishop of a diocese that includes 122 congregations and more than 31,000 members in northern, central and southwestern Illinois. She received her undergraduate education at Brown University and earned a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of California, Berkeley. The offices of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago at 65 E. Huron St., with its plaza in the foreground. Rev. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He was succeeded in 1852 by Henry John Whitehouse, a priest previously from New York. On Sept. 11, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis appointed three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago: Bishops-elect Kevin Birmingham, Jeffrey Grob and Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Robert Lombardo. Now Paula knows how to let go when thats whats best, but she never let go of you, Diocese of Chicago, and she never let go of the call that God placed on her heart and yours.. For more information about Bishop and Trustees, contact Tom Camell, Associate for B&T Property Management at tcamell@episcopalchicago.org, 312-751-4211, or email bishopandtrustees@episcopalchicago.org. On June 8, 2013, both diocesan conventions voted unanimously to reunify. Anne B. Jolly, president of the Diocese of Chicagos standing committee, had said repeatedly they expected Clark to eventually serve as bishop. [Diocese of Chicago] The Rt. Carl Wright #1098 Consecrated February 11, 2017, Armed Forces and Federal Ministries Canon Paula E. Clark was elected today to be the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. In 2008, a majority of laity and clergy in the neighboring Episcopal Diocese of Quincy left to form a diocese in the more conservative Anglican Church in North America. Clark said she never aspired to become a bishop. Episcopal Diocese of Chicago elects the Rev. John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation (2013 present), Parish Evaluation Project (PEP) Board Member (2004present), USCCB Committee on Catholic Education (USCCB) (2008 2012), USCCB Catholic Campaign for Human Development Committee (2004 2011), USCCB Social Development and World Peace Committee (2004 2008), Equestrian Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (1994 present), Director, Community Services (1983 1989)This became the Dept. Rev. Barnabas Pusnar of St. Paul and the Redeemer in Hyde Park, read a lesson from Isaiah. Saturdays service also was full of joy a quality Clark brings to everything she does, Budde said. She is the first Black woman to be elected a diocesan bishop in The Episcopal Church. Paul Minchak, Capuchin First Vows: Mary Immaculate Friary, Garrison, NY, Professed on 8/17/1981, Capuchin Final Vows: Sacred Heart Church, Yonkers, NY, Professed on 8/16/1986, CFR Final Vows: St. John the Baptist, NY, NY, Professed on 4/2/1987, Diaconate Ordination: Bishop Sean OMalley, St. Adalberts Church, Bronx, NY; Ordained 4/21/1990, Priestly Ordination: Cardinal OConnor; St. Patricks Cathedral, NY, NY; Ordained on 5/12/1990, Community Vicar (Vicar General), Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Bronx, NY (1999 2002), Local Servant (Guardian), Saint Crispins Friary, Bronx, NY (1997 2004), Vicar, St. Crispins Friary, Bronx, NY (1990 1997), Present Co-lead, Pastoral Initiative on Evangelization Archdiocese of Chicago (2016), Dean, Vicariate III A, Archdiocese of Chicago (2015 2020), Adjunct Faculty, University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary (2013 2015), Present Board Member, Institute on Religious Life (2010), Present Superior/Formator, Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago (2010), Board Member, Chicago Coalition for the Homeless (2008 2010), Present Board Member, YMCA Metro Chicago (2008), Priest Advisory Board, Respect Life Office, Archdiocese of Chicago (2006 2015), Present Director, Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, Chicago (2005), Director, St. Anthonys Free Medical/Dental Clinic, Bronx, NY (1998 2004), World Youth Day Vatican Planning Committee Representing international youth movement (Youth 2000) (1995 2015), Faculty Program for Spiritual Development, Archdiocese of New York (1991 1993), Director, Lay Associate Program of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (1990 2004), Director, St. Anthonys Residence A project housing sixty-five (65) formerly homeless men, Bronx, NY (1990 2004), Member of the Franciscan Friars Preaching Team (1987 2004), Director, Padre Pio Shelter for the Homeless, Bronx, NY (1987 1990), Parish work at Our Lady of Sorrows on Manhattans Lower East Side organized programs for youth, New York, NY (1985), Missionary work in Bolivia and Honduras (parish work and working with orphaned street kids) (1984), Notre Dame Chicago Club Fr. Episcopal Ordination: April 11, 1988, Chicago, IL. University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein. She was baptized by the bishop of Washington, John T. Walker, at age 10. Clark was baptized into the Episcopal Church at age 10 by Bishop John Walker, the first Black dean of Washington National Cathedral and first Black bishop of the Diocese of Washington. Recently at St. Pauls, DeKalb, leaders seeking a closer connection with the towns university students have made that image real using a walkway that connects the church and the campus community. The newly formed dioceses of Quincy and Springfield elected their own bishops, while McClaren's diocese was renamed the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Christ-centered, inclusive, sustained by prayer and committed to service, the Diocese of Chicago devotes itself to three simple goals: Grow the Church. The episcopal ordination of the bishops-elect will take place on the feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, Nov. 13. Her message will be one of peace and love. Photo: Charlie Simokaitis. On Sunday, she will take her seat in the chair, called a cathedra, symbolic of her position, at a worship service at St. James Cathedral in Chicago. You can email Bishop Clark at bishop@episcopalchicago.org. [5] The diocese announced while Clark's health had improved her condition had warranted postponement. Before entering the seminary, Clark served as public information officer for the Office of the Mayor and the District of Columbias Board of Parole for nine years and spent five years as director of human resources and administration for an engineering and consulting firm in the District. The bishop-elect is married to Andrew McLean and describes herself as the proud matriarch of our blended family of five adult children and seven grandchildren.. She received her undergraduate education at Brown University and earned a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of California, Berkeley. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the Catholic Church hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Rev. Her work for the diocese focused initially on clergy development and multicultural and justice issues. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller, I would like to thank the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago for your steadfast loyalty and faith. Rev. In the next 40 days, we will travel with Jesus as he fasts, endures temptation, and draws closer to Golgotha. Philosophy (1967), St. Martha Grade School, Morton Grove (6-8), St. Matthias Grade School, Chicago, (K-5), Vicar for Vicariate IV and Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago (2011b present), Vicar for Vicariate III and Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago (1996 2011), Dean of Chicagos Lower West Side (1987 1991), Pastor, St. Agnes of Bohemia, Chicago(1983 1996), Associate Pastor, St. Roman, Chicago (1978 1983), Associate Pastor, Providence of God, Chicago (1971 1978), Date of Birth: October 30, 1942, Chicago, IL, Date of Priesthood Ordination: May 14, 1969, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Date of Episcopal Ordination: March 19, 2003, Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois, Quigley Preparatory Seminary, Chicago (1961), Our Lady of Peace Elementary School, Chicago, IL, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago (2013beginning July 1, 2013), General Chairman, AOC Capital Campaign: To Teach Who Christ Is (2012 present), Episcopal Liaison, Office for Asian Catholics (2011 present), Member, St. Joseph Seminary Board of Directors (2004 present), Episcopal Liaison, Office for Lay Ecclesial Ministry (2003 present), Episcopal Liaison for the Annual Catholic Appeal (2003 present), Dean of Deanery A, Vicariate II (1999 2003), Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Wilmette, IL (1993 2003), Director, Department of Evangelization and Christian Life (1983 1993), Director, Office for the Ministry of Peace and Justice (1979 1985), Associate Director, Center for Pastoral Ministry (1973 1983), Associate Pastor, St. Nicholas of Tolentine Parish (1975 1979), Associate Pastor, St. John Fisher Parish (19691975), Fr. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Dolia, September 11, 2020 Ordained: November 13, 2020 Episcopal Vicar - Vicariate IV 1400 South Austin Boulevard Cicero, IL 60804 Phone: 708.329.4040 Fax: 708.222.8854 Email: kbirmingham@archchicago.org Biographical Summary Most Reverend Andrew P. Wypych Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago [4] On July 28, 2021 the diocese then announced that the August 28 consecration was being postponed and would be rescheduled after Clark's heath had improved, and that the diocese would seek an assisting bishop to fulfill Clark's duties during this time. [5] Clark experienced health issues in April 2021 which required postponement of her assuming office until her health improved. She comes to Chicago from the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, where she serves as canon to the ordinary and chief of staff to the bishop. 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[7], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}41N 89W / 41N 89W / 41; -89, This article is about the Episcopal diocese. Clark, who is scheduled to be consecrated on April 24, will succeed Bishop Jeffrey D. Lee, who is retiring on Dec. 31 as bishop of a diocese that includes 122 congregations and more than 31,000 members in northern, central and southwestern Illinois. Paula Clark is the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, serving since September 2022. The Rt. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Paula Clark wearing her glittery red Nike Air Jordans on the morning of Sept. 18 at the Cathedral of St. James in Chicago, Illinois. 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