Robert J. Lombardo
Robert Joseph Lombardo C.F.R. | |
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| Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Titular Bishop of Munatiana | |
| Archdiocese | Chicago |
| Appointed | September 11, 2020 |
| Installed | November 13, 2020 |
| Other post(s) | Titular Bishop of Munatiana |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | May 12, 1990 by John O'Connor |
| Consecration | November 13, 2020 by Blase J. Cupich, John R. Manz, and Joseph N. Perry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1957 Stamford, Connecticut |
| Motto | My God and My All |
| Coat of arms |  |
| Styles of Robert Joseph Lombardo | |
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| Reference style | |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Robert Joseph Lombardo C.F.R. (born September 4, 1957) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago since 2020.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Robert Lombardo was born on September 4, 1957,[1] in Stamford, Connecticut. In 1961, he entered St. Maurice Parish primary school in Stamford, then in 1971 Stamford Catholic High School. In 1975, Lombardo entered the University of Notre Dame, graduating with an MBA in accounting in 1979.[1] From 1979 to 1980, he worked in public accountancy at Price Waterhouse.[2] [3]
By 1980, Lombardo had decided to enter the priesthood, joining the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin that year. He traveled to Bolivia and Honduras in 1984 to work in parishes and with street kids. He returned to New York City in 1985 to assist with youth programs at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Manhattan.
Lombardo took his perpetual vows to the Capuchin Friars in 1986.[2] He joined the Franciscan Friars Preaching Team in 1987, remaining with them for 14 years. That same year he was appointed director of the Padre Pio Shelter for the Homeless in the Bronx and received a Master of Divinity degree from the Maryknoll School of Theology.[3] In 1987, Lombardo co-founded the Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFR.)[2]
Priesthood[]
Lombardo was ordained a priest for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on May 12, 1990, by Cardinal John O'Connor at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York.[2]
After his ordination, Lombardo held the following positions: Founder and Director of Saint Anthony Residence (1990-2004) and Saint Anthony Shelter in the Bronx, New York (1993-2004); Director of Saint Anthony Free Dental/Medical Clinic in the Bronx (1998-2004); and Vicar of the Community (1999-2004).[2]
In 2004, Lombardo moved to Chicago. In Chicago, Lombardo was Director of Our Lady of the Angels Mission Center (since 2005); Member of the Coalition for the Homeless in Chicago (2008-2010); and Member of the Institute on Religious Life (2010). In 2010, he founded the community of the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago. From 2015 until today, he has been Vicar Forane of the Deanery III-A.[2]
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago[]
Pope Francis appointed Lombardo as Titular Bishop of Munatiana and auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago on September 11, 2020.[4][5][6] On November 13, 2020, Lombardo was installed and consecrated by Cardinal Blase Cupich at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.[2]
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[]
- ^ a b "Pope Francis names three auxiliary bishops for Chicago Archdiocese". Angelus. Catholic News Service. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Pope Francis Names Three New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ a b "Auxiliary Bishops - Archdiocese of Chicago". www.archchicago.org. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments". Summary of Bulletin. Holy See Press Office. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
- ^ "Pope Francis Names Three New Auxiliary Bishops of Chicago". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
- ^ Brockhaus, Hannah (September 11, 2020). "Franciscan Friars of the Renewal co-founder among Chicago's new auxiliary bishops". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
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- People from Stamford, Connecticut
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