Lawrence J. Sullivan
| His Excellency, The Most Reverend Lawrence John Sullivan | |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Titular Bishop of Lamfua | |
| Archdiocese | Chicago |
| Appointed | December 20, 2024 |
| Installed | February 26, 2025 |
| Other post | 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 Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Motto | Walk humbly with God |
Lawrence John Sullivan (born January 22, 1966) 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.[1]
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.[2][3]
Episcopacy
Pope Francis appointed Sullivan as titular bishop Lamfua and as an auxiliary bishop of Chicago, on December 20, 2024.[4] Sullivan was consecrated as a bishop on February 26, 2025 at Holy Name Cathedral by Cardinal Blase Cupich.[5][3]
See also
- Catholic Church hierarchy
- Catholic Church in the United States
- Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States
- List of Catholic bishops of the United States
- Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
- Back to citation "Bishop Lawrence Sullivan will lead with a 'pastor's heart'". Chicago Catholic. March 6, 2025. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments, 20.12.2024". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
- Back to citation occurrence 3.0 Back to citation occurrence 3.1 "Bishop Lawrence John Sullivan [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2025-08-01.
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments, 20.12.2024". Retrieved December 20, 2024; "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.
- Back to citation "Pope Francis Names Five New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Archdiocese of Chicago.