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Michael George McGovern (born July 1, 1964) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church . He has served as bishop of the Diocese of Belleville in Illinois since 2020.
Biography [ edit ]
Early life [ edit ]
Michael McGovern was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois . on July 1, 1964 to Joseph and Eleanor McGovern. He grew up in Chicago's Beverly neighborhood and attended Christ the King Grammar School. McGovern then entered St. Ignatius College Prep in Chicago, serving as a lector there and at his family's church.[1]
McGovern entered Loyola University Chicago in 1982, where he earned a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree in 1986. After working for four years, McGovern decided to enter the priesthood. He enrolled at University of Saint Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois in 1990.[1] Bachelor of Theology degree from Saint Mary in 1993 and a Master of Divinity degree from it in 1994.[1]
Priesthood [ edit ]
On May 21, 1994, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin ordained McGovern to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago in Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.[2]
Queen of the Universe in Chicago (1995 to 1998)
St. Mary in Lake Forest, Illinois (1998 to 1999). Also in 1998, Cardinal Francis George named McGovern as associate chancellor of the archdiocese.[3]
McGovern left St. Mary in 1999 to serve as vice chancellor, then in 2000 as the archbishop’s delegate for extern and international priests. In 2003, the archdiocese assigned him as associate pastor of St. Juliana Parish. McGovern was appointed as pastor of St. Mary Parish in 2004, remaining in that position for the next 12 years.[3]
In addition to his service at St. Mary, Cardinal George appointed McGovern as the dean of Deanery 1-A. In 2013, he became a board member of St. Ignatius. McGovern was transferred from St. Mary to serve as pastor of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Old Mill Creek, Illinois in 2016. Cardinal Blase Cupich named him as interim vicar of the archdiocese in February 2020. [1] [4] [5]
Bishop of Belleville [ edit ]
On April 3, 2020, Pope Francis appointed McGovern as bishop of Belleville.[6] [7] Cathedral of Saint Peter in Belleville. His principal consecrator was Cardinal Blase Cupich , with Bishops George J. Rassas , and Edward Braxton serving as co-consecrators.[2]
On October 27, 2020, McGovern removed Reverend Anthony Onyango from his position as administrator for two parishes, citing an allegation of "inappropriate behavior" with a minor.[8]
In July 2022, McGovern announced plans to sell bishop's residence; he would move to a more modest space in the Cathedral of St. Peter rectory. The proceeds would subsidize several ministries and charities, including a fund for expectant mothers and children.[9]
See also [ edit ]
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 [ edit ]
^ a b "Bishop Michael George McGovern [Catholic-Hierarchy]" . www.catholic-hierarchy.org . Retrieved January 21, 2024 .
^ a b "Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville; Names Father Michael McGovern of Archdiocese of Chicago as Successor | USCCB" . www.usccb.org . Retrieved January 21, 2024 .
^ "Auxiliary Bishops - Archdiocese of Chicago" . archchicago.org . Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020 .
^ "Resignations and Appointments" . press.vatican.va .
^ ORLET, CHRISTOPHER. "Pope Francis appoints The Reverend Michael G. McGovern as the Ninth Bishop of The Diocese of Belleville" . Retrieved April 3, 2020 .
^ "Vatican accepts resignation of Belleville Bishop Edward Braxton, appoints a successor" . Belleville News-Democrat . Retrieved April 3, 2020 .
^ Maddox, Teri (October 2, 2020). "Catholic Diocese of Belleville removes priest to investigate allegation involving minor" . Belleville News-Democrat . Retrieved October 18, 2021 .
^ Mauro, J.P. (July 14, 2022). "Illinois Diocese to sell Bishop's manor, proceeds to help expectant mothers" . Aleteaia . Retrieved January 21, 2024 .
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