Lawrence J. Sullivan (born January 22, 1966) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who was appointed as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2024.


Lawrence J. Sullivan
Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Chicago
ArchdioceseChicago
AppointedDecember 20, 2024
Orders
OrdinationMay 23, 1992
Personal details
Born (1966-01-22) January 22, 1966 (age 58)

Early life

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Sullivan was born on January 22, 1966, in Chicago. He attended Niles College Seminary, followed by Mundelein Seminary. Sullivan was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 23, 1992.[1]

Episcopacy

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Pope Francis appointed Sullivan auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago, assigning him the titular see of Lamfua on December 20, 2024.[1][2][3] Sullivan is scheduled to be consecrated as a bishop in early 2025.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Resignations and Appointments, 20.12.2024". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Chicago". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Pope Francis Names Five New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Pope Francis Names Five New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Archdiocese of Chicago.
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