Lawrence J. Sullivan
Lawrence John Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Titular Bishop of Lamfua | |
| Archdiocese | Chicago |
| Appointed | December 20, 2024 |
| Installed | February 26, 2025 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Lamfua |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 23, 1992 by Joseph Bernardin |
| Consecration | February 26, 2025 by Blase J. Cupich, Robert Gerald Casey, and Jeffrey S. Grob |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 22, 1966 |
| Motto | Walk humbly with God |
| Styles of Lawrence John Sullivan | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Lawrence John Sullivan (January 22, 1966 – present) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago in Illinois since 2025.
Early life
Lawrence Sullivan was born on January 22, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Niles College Seminary, followed by Mundelein Seminary. Sullivan was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago on May 23, 1992.[1][2]
Episcopacy
Pope Francis appointed Sullivan as titular bishop Lamfua and as an auxiliary bishop of Chicago, on December 20, 2024.[1][3][4] Sullivan was consecrated as a bishop on February 26, 2025 at Holy Name Cathedral by Cardinal Blase Cupich.[5][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Resignations and Appointments, 20.12.2024". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Bishop Lawrence John Sullivan [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Chicago". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names Five New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names Five New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Archdiocese of Chicago.
