Rev. A native of Washington, D.C., Clark previously served as canon to the ordinary and chief of staff under Budde in the Diocese of Washington. Don McNeill Award for Exemplary Service (2010), Notre Dame New York Clubs Man of the Year (1991), Thomas Dooley Award from The University of Notre Dame (1989), Date of Birth:October 7, 1971, Oak Lawn, Illinois, Date of Priesthood Ordination:May 24, 1997, Date of Birth: December 5, 1954, Kazimierza Wielka, Poland, Date of Priesthood Ordination: April 29, 1979, Archdiocese of Krakw, Poland, Date of Episcopal Ordination: August 10, 2011, Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois, Masters in Theology, Krakw, Poland (1979), Concordia College Language School (1983 1984), Theology: Papieska Akademia Teologiczna, Krakw (1975 1979), Philosophy: Papieska Akademia Teologiczna, Krakw (1973 1975), Seminary: Wysze Seminarium Duchowne, Krakw, Poland, Secondary School: LO im. Date of Episcopal Ordination: August 29, 1991, Chicago, IL. Clark is the first Black person and first woman to serve as Chicago's diocesan bishop. She received 229 clergy votes and 284 lay votes. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Saturdays service also was full of joy a quality Clark brings to everything she does, Budde said. Canon Paula E. Clark was elected on December 12, 2020 and ordained and consecrated on September 17, 2022 as the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. [1] However, the consecration was rescheduled to June 12 after Clark experienced health issues which required surgery in mid-April. Anne B. Jolly, president of the Diocese of Chicagos standing committee, had said repeatedly they expected Clark to eventually serve as bishop. The Diocese of Chicago covers 22 counties located in the northern third of the state of Illinois, stretching from the shores of Lake Michigan on the east, to the banks of the Mississippi River on the west. We welcome skeptics, seekers and believers into a community of some 31,000 baptized members, nearly 400 clergy and 122 congregations spread across . The episcopal ordination of the bishops-elect will take place on the feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, Nov. 13. In 2012 Quincy officials approached Lee and the leadership of the Chicago diocese about the possibility of reunification with Chicago, since it was determined that a remnant diocese would be too small in membership and too geographically dispersed to be viable in the long term. Most of all, you have kept the faith and overcome, despite repeated setbacks.. Clark said she never aspired to become a bishop. Clark is the first Black person and first woman to serve as Chicagos diocesan bishop. You have believed in me, prayed for, comforted, and encouraged me even through difficult times. Rev. The offices of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago at 65 E. Huron St., with its plaza in the foreground. By Steve Kloehn and Tribune Religion Writer. Being in the presence of Paula Clark and watching her in action is like taking a master class in Christian leadership. [2] The diocese is headed by Bishop Paula Clark, who is the first woman and first African-American to lead the diocese. Paula Clark was unanimously elected over the weekend. Vacant Sees Cardinals Bishops Find a Diocese or Bishop Expand All Change the world. Ignatius, Discernment, and You with the Rev. Carl Wright #1098 Consecrated February 11, 2017, Armed Forces and Federal Ministries The proposed rule is a victory for the biofuels industry, which for years has pushed to allow sales of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol during the summer. Clark was due to be consecrated on April 24, 2021, succeeding the Rt. [5] The diocese announced while Clark's health had improved her condition had warranted postponement. Beginning October 4, Bishop Knudsen can be reached at bishop@episcopalchicago.org or at 312.751.4217. 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The services procession began with the Diamano Dancers and Drummers performing Lamba, a dance of Mandingo griots in Senegal, according to Brenda Malika Moore, the companys artistic director. of Evangelization & Christian Life, Director, Catholic Relief Services (1982 1987), Director, Campaign for Human Development (1980 1985), Chairman, Community Affairs Division of the Illinois Catholic Conference (1980 1984), Date of Priesthood Ordination: May 2, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois, Date of Episcopal Ordination: February 2, 2006, Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois, Participant in doctor of ministry program, University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, MA degree in counseling psychology, Loyola University, Chicago, BA degree in philosophy, University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Pastor: St. Mary Parish, Lake Forest (1990, Associate Pastor,St. Norberts Parish,Northbrook (1983 1988); Sacred Heart Parish (1988, Associate Pastor,St. Genevieve Parish, Chicago (1974, Associate Pastor,Queen of the Rosary Parish, Elk Grove Village (1968, Deacon: St. Thaddeus Parish, Chicago (1967, Archdiocesan Board of Consultors: Comprehensive Planning Advisory Committee, Board of Advisors, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chicago (Nov. 30, 2004, Chairman of the Archdiocesan Presbyteral Council (1999, Director of the Office of Family Ministries (1984, Assistant Director of the Catholic Family Consultation Service (1975, National Pastoral Initiative on Strengthening Marriage Subcommittee, Laity, Marriage, Family & Youth Committee, Certification and Accreditation Committee. As he becomes Chicago's 11th Episcopal bishop in 164 years . Yet, in the end, Lori Lightfoot was simply not a good politician. That was true before all that transpired in the last 18 months, and it is even more so now, Budde said, referring to the cerebral bleed that Clark suffered in April 2021, just days before she was originally scheduled to be ordained and consecrated, and to the death of Clarks husband from multiple myeloma in November. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. 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. Under the canons of the Episcopal Church, the dioceses Standing Committee will serve as its ecclesiastical authority during the interim. 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. She will be the first Black person and first woman to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. For other uses, see, Diocesan Bishops of Illinois and of Chicago, Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 01:27, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Nearly two years after election, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago's first Black female bishop takes office", "Bishop Epting to Retire; Study on Diocesan Culture Launched", "The Rev. Known as an excellent attorney and very hard worker, the mayor was an achiever. 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Photo courtesy Diocese of Chicago. [1] The diocese was previously served by Jeffrey Lee, who served as bishop until December 31, 2020. Clark was elected unanimously over the weekend by a special convention to become the 13th bishop of the Chicago Diocese. General Convention in 2003 also voted to affirm the Diocese of New Hampshire's election of the Rev. We Episcopalians are strong people who can model for the rest of this country and the world what it looks like to walk the way of love, Clark told the convention over Zoom. [2] She is a graduate of Brown University and holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of California at Berkeley. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Bishops of Illinois; From . Philander Chase, the retired bishop of Ohio, was the first bishop. James Winchester Montgomery (born May 29, 1921); coadjutor since 1965. Canon Paula Clark Elected Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago", "Episcopal Diocese of Chicago elects the Rev. Date of Priesthood Ordination: May 12, 1971, Chicago, IL. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Rev. The Rev. Her message will be one of peace and love. Rev. [1] Clark is the first female and first Black bishop to lead the Chicago diocese. Paula, you have lived the last 18 months as if everything we proclaim as followers of Jesus is true, Budde said. She leads more than 30,000 Episcopalians in 124 congregations and campus ministries across northern and west central Illinois. The newly appointed group gathered on January 4 via Zoom. Before entering the seminary, Clark served as public information officer for the District of Columbia mayors office and Board of Parole for nine years and spent five years as director of human resources and administration for an engineering and consulting firm in Washington. Dear People of God in the Diocese of Chicago: Today, with ashes that are a sign of penitence and a reminder of mortality, we begin the Lenten journey. The process of confirming a new Bishop in the Diocese of Chicago has been long, challenging, sometimes heartbreaking, but always guided by God, Clark wrote in a letter of welcome to those who attended her ordination. In a letter included in the service bulletin, Clark wrote, The process of confirming a new Bishop in the Diocese of Chicago has been long, challenging, sometimes heart-breaking, but always guided by God. Rev. 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. The Diocese of Chicago ranks among the 12 largest Episcopal dioceses in the United States, with 137 congregations, of which 36 are missions. A list of her upcoming congregational visitations will be posted on the website next week. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller. 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. Photo: Charlie Simokaitis. Our Bishop. [3] It was later rescheduled to August 28, 2021. 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. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. By Kirk Petersen Since October, there has never been any doubt that the XIII Bishop of Chicago would be a person of color. 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. Date of Episcopal Ordination: September 17, 2018, Chicago, IL. 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Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. She received 229 clergy votes and 284 lay votes. [citation needed] The remaining Episcopalians in Quincy reformed their diocese, electing John Buchanan, retired Bishop of West Missouri as their provisional bishop. Paula Clark, its first Black and first female bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago postpones consecration of bishop-elect after brain bleed. Gene Robinson as the first openly gay, partnered bishop in The Episcopal Church. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The episcopal ordination of the bishops-elect will take place on the feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, November 13, 2020. Surgery followed, postponing her consecration to June, then to August, then indefinitely as she worked through speech, physical and occupational therapies. Professional Associations andMemberships. At the time of her election on December 12, 2020 she was canon to the ordinary and chief of staff in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. Chicago Tribune. Photo: Charlie Simokaitis. She received 229 clergy votes and 284 lay votes. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. There are four Hispanic congregations, one of which is located in the near western suburbs of Chicago. Magazine Bishop Mariann Budde of the Diocese of Washington, where Clark served as canon to the ordinary before her election to the episcopacy, preached the consecration sermon. Before studying at the Virginia Theological Seminary, she was a public information officer for the Washington mayor. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. The Rev. Its northern boundary is the state of Wisconsin; the southernmost city is Watseka, Illinois. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Finding Home in God with Yale Professor Miroslav Volf 3-Part Online Series, Spring Music Season at Trinity Church Wall Street, Episcopal Parish Network 38th Annual Conference, Churchwide Global Mission Conference: Journey Into Healing, Graduate Resident Youth or Childrens Minister, Life Together Fellow, Church of Our Saviour, Milton, MA. For each of us, Lent is an, The Standing Committee and Bishop Clark have made the decision to have the building of Trinity Episcopal Church in the Chicago neighborhood of Bronzeville vacated temporarily while significant safety issues are addressed. You can email Bishop Clark at bishop@episcopalchicago.org. She graduated from seminary and was ordained in 2004. Clark will oversee 122 parishes in the diocese throughout northern Illinois. She will be the first Black person and the first woman to hold the position. 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We Episcopalians are strong people who can model for the rest of this country and the world what it looks like to walk the way of love, Clark said. RELATED: Episcopal Diocese of Chicago elects the Rev. Bishop James W. Montgomery, who headed the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago in an era filled with social debate and change, died Wednesday at his Chicago home, according to Rt. A Washington D.C. priest made history in Chicago Saturday, becoming the first Black person and the first woman ever elected bishop of the citys local arm of the Episcopal Church. In the next 40 days, we will travel with Jesus as he fasts, endures temptation, and draws closer to Golgotha. In 2021, vestry member Marilyn Cleland, along with the Rev. Canon Paula Clark Elected Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago", "Episcopalians in Illinois Vote to Reunify", Journal of the Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Illinois, Journal of the Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Chicago, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Episcopal_Diocese_of_Chicago&oldid=1124250001. She is the first Black woman to be elected a diocesan bishop in The Episcopal Church. The diocese is headed by Bishop Paula Clark, who is the first woman and first African-American to lead the diocese. You've read 0 of 5 of todays most popular posts. Date of Birth: December 11, 1925, Chicago, IL. God is calling us to a new day and a new way of being.. She pursued the priesthood after the death of her mother, who did not approve of womens ordination. [4] Paula Clark was elected as the thirteenth bishop on December 12, 2020, to assume office in 2021. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Clark said she never aspired to become a bishop. She was elected unanimously on the fourth ballot. The diocese was founded in 1835 as the Episcopal Diocese of Illinois. 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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