Larry J. Kulick

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His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Larry James Kulick

JCL
Bishop of Greensburg
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DioceseGreensburg
AppointedDecember 18, 2020
InstalledFebruary 11, 2021
PredecessorEdward C. Malesic
Orders
OrdinationMay 16, 1992
by Anthony G. Bosco[1]
ConsecrationFebruary 11, 2021
by Nelson J. Perez, Lawrence Eugene Brandt, and Edward C. Malesic
Personal details
Born (1966-02-24) February 24, 1966 (age 55)
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania
Previous post(s)Diocesan Administrator Diocesan Vicar General
Alma materSaint Vincent College (BA, MA, M.Div.)
Catholic University of America (JCL)[1]
MottoChristus Est Veritas
"Christ is the Truth"
Styles of
Larry James Kulick
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Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Larry James Kulick JCL (born February 24, 1966) is an American bishop of the Catholic Church who serves as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg. He became the first native and priest to be elevated to bishop from within the diocese.[2]

Biography[]

Kulick was born on February 24, 1966 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to Larry J. Kulick Sr. and Myrna Dolores Coleman Kulick. He is a native of Leechburg, Pennsylvania, and he attended St. Joseph High School, also in Natrona Heights.[3] He attended Saint Vincent College, and then later Saint Vincent Seminary, both of which are apostolates of Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.[4] On May 16, 1992, he was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Anthony G. Bosco.[1][5] He received his licentiate in canon law in 2012 from the Catholic University of America.[3]

Pope Francis appointed Kulick bishop for the Diocese of Greensburg on December 18, 2020.[6][7] He was consecrated as a bishop on February 11, 2021 at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral by Archbishop Nelson J. Perez of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as principal consecrator, and Bishop Edward C. Malesic of the Diocese of Cleveland and Bishop Emeritus Lawrence Eugene Brandt of the Diocese of Greensburg as co-consecrators.[8] He previously served as diocesan administrator during the period of sede vacante when his predecessor, Bishop Malesic, was appointed to the Diocese of Cleveland in 2020.[3]

Personal life[]

Kulick is of Slovak heritage, and has been active in many different Slovak cultural and fraternal organizations, especially the First Catholic Slovak Union, where he served as a chaplain for over 25 years. He takes inspiration from his heritage in the design of his coat of arms, as it closely resembles the Coat of arms of Slovakia.[3] He is also a classic car enthusiast, and has hosted many classic car shows and rides for both personal enjoyment and parish fundraisers. He is especially fond of cars made by the Pontiac Motor Company, and he owns a 1966 model of the Pontiac LeMans.[3]

Distinctions[]

Kulick was given the title of monsignor on May 21, 2014 by virtue of his office of Vicar General of the diocese. He has been a member of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre since 2011[9] and was elevated to Knight Commander on October 31, 2015.[1]

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References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Bishop Kulick Ordination and Installation worship aid" (PDF). Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  2. ^ Smith, Peter. "Greensburg diocese celebrates one of its own as new bishop". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Bishop-elect Larry J. Kulick, JCL". ww.dioceseofgreensburg.org. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  4. ^ "Appointment of bishop of Greensburg, U.S.A." Vatican Press. December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  5. ^ "Pope names new Bishop for Greensburg, USA". Vatican News. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Pope Francis Names Monsignor Larry Kulick of Diocese of Greensburg as Bishop of Greensburg". Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  7. ^ "Monsignor Kulick appointed new bishop of the Greensburg Diocese". Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  8. ^ Tierney, Jacob. "Bishop Larry Kulick ordained to lead Diocese of Greensburg". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  9. ^ "Bishop to confer diplomas for Knights and Ladies in Greensburg". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved 12 February 2021.

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Episcopal succession[]

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Greensburg
2021-Present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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