Beginning October 4, Bishop Knudsen can be reached at bishop@episcopalchicago.org or at 312.751.4217. The Rt. Paula E. Clark was ordained and consecrated as the 13th bishop of the Diocese of Chicago on Sept. 17 at the Westin Chicago Lombard in Lombard, Illinois. Barbara Wilson and, Bishop Clark has appointed the Task Force on the Diaconate first announced in November to address the pastoral and vocational needs of deacons and to strategize about ways to reach people who may be discerning a call to the diaconate. Canon Paula E. Clark was elected today to be the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Dr. James B. Walker, east to take over as leader of the Seventh Episcopal District, a region that . Rev. 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 episcopal ordination of the bishops-elect will take place on the feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, November 13, 2020. Date of Episcopal Ordination: September 17, 2018, Chicago, IL. Clark appeared to wipe tears from her eyes as the ordination service ended in prayer. 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.. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Paula Clark, its first Black and first female bishop", "Bishop-elect Clark's Consecration Rescheduled for June 12", "A Video from the Presiding Bishop: New Consecration Date, August 28", "Consecration Postponed; Assisting Bishop To Be Appointed", "Clark to Be Consecrated a Bishop Despite 2021 Stroke", "Nearly two years after election, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago's first Black female bishop takes office", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paula_Clark&oldid=1132746615. Her work for the diocese focused initially on clergy development and multicultural and justice issues. I am so honored to serve as your Bishop. This article about an Anglican bishop is a stub. [1] The diocese was previously served by Jeffrey Lee, who served as bishop until December 31, 2020. Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago (April 11, 1988 May 1, 2003), Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate V (February 15, 1995), Vicar General/Vicar for Regional Services (1990, Director of Department of Parish/Pastoral Services (May 1986, Pastor, St. Michael Church, Orland Park, IL (September 1973, President, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary (1965, Served as Associate Pastor in Chicago parishes, Served as Faculty member of the High School Seminary, College Seminary, Loyola Pastoral Studies Institute, Notre Dame University Summer School. 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. A list of her upcoming congregational visitations will be posted on the website next week. Clark, who currently serves as canon to the ordinary and chief of staff in the Diocese of Washington, was chosen unanimously on the fourth ballot in an election conducted on Zoom from a slate originally composed of four candidates. Clark's health subsequently improved and she was consecrated as Bishop on September 17, 2022.[1]. She was elected unanimously on the fourth ballot. Clark is the first female and first Black bishop to lead the Chicago diocese. 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. She pursued the priesthood after the death of her mother, who did not approve of womens ordination. They wanted to show a tangible representation of our love for the new bishop as she leads the diocese where, Coleman pointed out, the Union of Black Episcopalians first president, the Rt. She received her undergraduate education at Brown University and earned a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Philander Chase, the retired bishop of Ohio, was the first bishop. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Rev. Canon to the Ordinary and Chief of Staff, This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 10:20. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was the chief consecrating bishop. You have believed in me, prayed for, comforted, and encouraged me even through difficult times. [2] She is a graduate of Brown University and holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Gene Robinson as the first openly gay, partnered bishop in The Episcopal Church. [5] Clark experienced health issues in April 2021 which required postponement of her assuming office until her health improved. Form the Faithful. Thanks be to God, the people responded, following the order of service. 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. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry, Rector of All Saints', Chicago, as its 11th bishop diocesan. "We are grateful to the Holy Father for the gift of these new auxiliary bishops," said Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Birds of the Air with the Rev. Paula Clark pictured with her family following her Sept. 17 consecration service at the Westin Chicago Lombard in Lombard, Illinois. Earlier in the week, delegates had also voted to move a California-based bishop, the Rev. Carl Wright #1098 Consecrated February 11, 2017, Armed Forces and Federal Ministries [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. The Bishops and Trustees meet bimonthly on the third Tuesday of the month from 11 AM - 2 PM at St. James Commons or online. Form the faithful. Rev. Perry is the first woman and first openly gay priest to be elected bishop since the diocese was formed in 1836. 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. Emily McFarlan Miller. She was elected unanimously on the fourth ballot. RELATED: Episcopal Diocese of Chicago postpones consecration of bishop-elect after brain bleed, Bishop Paula Clark smiles after her ordination as the first female and first Black bishop to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, on Sept. 17, 2022, at the Westin Chicago Lombard in suburban Lombard, Illinois. Herbert Alcorn "Herb" Donovan, Junior (born July 14, 1931); Quintin Ebenezer Primo, Junior (July 1, 1913. [1] The diocese was previously served by Jeffrey Lee, who served as bishop until December 31, 2020. She received 229 clergy votes and 284 lay votes. 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. Under the canons of The Episcopal Church, the dioceses standing committee will serve as its ecclesiastical authority during the interim. We welcome skeptics, seekers and believers into a community of some 31,000 baptized members, nearly 400 clergy and 122 congregations spread across . Our Bishop. Photo: Charlie Simokaitis. Music was provided by a choir of singers from across the diocese, handbell ringers, and a band from St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Chicago, as well as by Kirby Metoxen of the Oneida Singers and Hilary Daniel, a soloist from The Word of God Baptist Church in University Park, Maryland. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 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. CHICAGO (WLS) -- Reverend Canon Paula Clark is the first Black person and first woman to be elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Professional Associations andMemberships. About 125 members of the Union of Black Episcopalians had come from across the country the night before the ordination for a reception to revel in the churchs celebration of people of color. Date of Birth: October 15, 1927, Oak Park, IL. [1] However, the consecration was rescheduled to June 12 after Clark experienced health issues which required surgery in mid-April. She plans to meet with as many church members as possible. CHICAGO (RNS) The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has elected the Rev. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. It does not store any personal data. As of 2011 the diocese website said it had 40,000 members.[3]. William Campbell, S.J. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Thuburbo Maius, July 3, 2018, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Abora, September 11, 2020, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Naratcata, July 3, 2018, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Munaziana, September 11, 2020, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Dolia, September 11, 2020, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Naraggara, June 13, 2011, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Lead, May 5, 1998. But Lee recalled Clarks election in December in a statement on the diocese website, saying, Even as we peered through our Zoom screens at one another, navigating the unfamiliar territory of a virtual bishop election, your sense that she was called to serve with you that the Holy Spirit was drawing you together was palpable.. Canon Paula E. Clark was elected today to be the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Bishops of Chicago; 1877: 1905: William Edward McLaren: Hitherto Bishop of Illinois. Paula E. Clark was ordained and consecrated as the 13th bishop of the Diocese of Chicago on Sept. 17 at the Westin Chicago Lombard in Lombard, Illinois. Rev. [2] The mother church of the diocese is St. James Cathedral, which is the oldest Episcopal congregation in the city of Chicago. Date of Birth: April 18, 1948 Chicago, IL. St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. 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She will be the first Black person and the first woman to hold the position. 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. The Rev. The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, Indiana, Bachelor of Arts degrees, Capuchin Seminary of St. Mary, Crown Point, Indiana (1967 1971), St. Joseph College (extension), East Chicago, Indiana (Spanish Language Studies), St. Lawrence Seminary (high school), Mt. By Steve Kloehn and Tribune Religion Writer. 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. [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. 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. Ignatius, Discernment, and You with the 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. 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