The Rev. However, in parallel with declining national memberships, the diocese has seen a decline in membership: 47,171 baptized members in 1994, but only 42,667 in 1996. She will be the first Black person and first woman to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Carl Wright #1098 Consecrated February 11, 2017, Armed Forces and Federal Ministries Music was provided by a choir of singers from across the diocese, handbell ringers, and a band from St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Chicago, as well as by Kirby Metoxen of the Oneida Singers and Hilary Daniel, a soloist from The Word of God Baptist Church in University Park, Maryland. That was true before all that transpired in the last 18 months, and it is even more so now, Budde said, referring to the cerebral bleed that Clark suffered in April 2021, just days before she was originally scheduled to be ordained and consecrated, and to the death of Clarks husband from multiple myeloma in November. The bishop-elect is married to Andrew McLean and describes herself as the proud matriarch of our blended family of five adult children and seven grandchildren.. Finding Home in God with Yale Professor Miroslav Volf 3-Part Online Series, Returning & Becoming: Kanuga Christian Formation, Spring Music Season at Trinity Church Wall Street, Episcopal Parish Network 38th Annual Conference, Parables, Spirituals, and Our Own Stories with the Rev. Anne B. Jolly, president of the Diocese of Chicagos standing committee, had said repeatedly they expected Clark to eventually serve as bishop. The Rt. Philander Chase, the retired bishop of Ohio, was the first bishop. Clark appeared to wipe tears from her eyes as the ordination service ended in prayer. Dr. Bonnie A. Perry, Rector of All Saints', Chicago, as its 11th bishop diocesan. In 2004, she received a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, and served at St. Patricks Episcopal Church in Washington and St. Johns Episcopal Church in Beltsville, Maryland, before joining the staff of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. A native of Washington, D.C., Clark previously served as canon to the ordinary and chief of staff under Budde in the Diocese of Washington. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". There were four other candidates in the election. The Bishops and Trustees meet bimonthly on the third Tuesday of the month from 11 AM - 2 PM at St. James Commons or online. Jeffrey D. Lee, the current bishop. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Thuburbo Maius, July 3, 2018, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Abora, September 11, 2020, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Naratcata, July 3, 2018, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Munaziana, September 11, 2020, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Dolia, September 11, 2020, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Naraggara, June 13, 2011, Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Lead, May 5, 1998. [Diocese of Chicago] Bishop-elect Paula Clark will return to work on March 7 in the Diocese of Chicago, according to a Feb. 22 letter from the Rev. Being in the presence of Paula Clark and watching her in action is like taking a master class in Christian leadership. We welcome skeptics, seekers and believers into a community of some 31,000 baptized members, nearly 400 clergy and 122 congregations spread across . We Episcopalians are strong people who can model for the rest of this country and the world what it looks like to walk the way of love, Clark told the convention over Zoom. Rev. All Rights Reserved. Luis Andrade, who had served congregations in Elgin and Burr Ridge, was expelled from the Episcopal church as a priest in 2019 after an internal investigation found that accusations of sexual misconduct three women leveled against him were credible. Before entering the seminary, Clark served as public information officer for the Office of the Mayor and the District of Columbias Board of Parole for nine years and spent five years as director of human resources and administration for an engineering and consulting firm in the District. Clark was due to be consecrated on April 24, 2021, succeeding the Rt. The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is the official organization of the Episcopal Church in Chicago and Northern Illinois, US. Emily McFarlan Miller. The offices of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago at 65 E. Huron St., with its plaza in the foreground. University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, M. Div. Its northern boundary is the state of Wisconsin; the southernmost city is Watseka, Illinois. The bishop describes herself as the proud matriarch of our blended family of five adult children and seven grandchildren. Her beloved husband, Andrew McLean, died in 2021. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the Catholic Church hierarchy of the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Rev. She grew up in a Washington, D.C. and her family joined an Episcopal church after they were not able to integrate into a Baptist church in their neighborhood. On Sept. 18, Clark was formally seated at the Cathedral of St. James in Chicago. 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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Reverend Canon Paula Clark is the first Black person and first woman to be elected bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. The Rev. Barnabas Pusnar of St. Paul and the Redeemer in Hyde Park, read a lesson from Isaiah. On February 14, 2019, Lee announced his intention to retire in August 2020. On Sunday, she will take her seat in the chair, called a cathedra, symbolic of her position, at a worship service at St. James Cathedral in Chicago. Rev. In 2004, she received a Master of Divinity degree from the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, and served at St. Patricks Episcopal Church in Washington, D. C. and St. Johns Episcopal Church in Beltsville, Maryland, before joining the staff of Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde. Recently at St. Pauls, DeKalb, leaders seeking a closer connection with the towns university students have made that image real using a walkway that connects the church and the campus community. 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Date of Birth: October 15, 1927, Oak Park, IL. On Sept. 11, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis appointed three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago: Bishops-elect Kevin Birmingham, Jeffrey Grob and Franciscan Friar of the Renewal Robert Lombardo. She leads more than 30,000 Episcopalians in 124 congregations and campus ministries across northern and west central Illinois. Date of Birth: December 11, 1925, Chicago, IL. [1] The diocese was previously served by Jeffrey Lee, who served as bishop until December 31, 2020. Canon Paula Clark Elected Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago", "Episcopal Diocese of Chicago elects the Rev. She was elected unanimously on the fourth ballot. Canon Paula Clark Elected Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago", "Episcopalians in Illinois Vote to Reunify", Journal of the Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Illinois, Journal of the Annual Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Chicago, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Episcopal_Diocese_of_Chicago&oldid=1124250001. It plans to deliver a. Paula E. Clark was ordained and consecrated as the 13th bishop of the Diocese of Chicago on Sept. 17 at the Westin Chicago Lombard in Lombard, Illinois. Budde never doubted it, either, she said. She received 229 clergy votes and 284 lay votes. 1905: [7], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}41N 89W / 41N 89W / 41; -89, This article is about the Episcopal diocese. The newly appointed group gathered on January 4 via Zoom. Photo: Charlie Simokaitis. She worked in the government of the District of Columbia prior to enrolling in seminary at Virginia Theological Seminary. [6] She was subsequently consecrated on September 17 in a ceremony held at the Westin hotel in Lombard, Illinois.[7]. Rev. After all that had happened in the last two years, after the vestments were placed over Clarks shoulders, after she had led the recitation of a confession of faith and presided over Communion, the new bishop lifted her hands. All rights reserved. She will be the first Black person and the first woman to hold the position. She leads more than 30,000 Episcopalians in 122 congregations across northern and west central Illinois, and is the first Black person and the first woman . Paula Clark is the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, serving since September 2022. 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RELATED: Episcopal Diocese of Chicago postpones consecration of bishop-elect after brain bleed, Bishop Paula Clark smiles after her ordination as the first female and first Black bishop to lead the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, on Sept. 17, 2022, at the Westin Chicago Lombard in suburban Lombard, Illinois. 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Clark will be consecrated April 24, succeeding Bishop Jeffrey D. Lee, who is retiring Dec. 31. Executive Assistant Trish Gonzales [emailprotected], Administrative Assistant Karen Gorajski [emailprotected], Administrative Assistant Judith Keefe [emailprotected], Administrative Assistant Gloria Alcala [emailprotected], Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Ceisel-Mikowska [emailprotected] Personal, University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein M.Div. The Consecration of the Thirteenth Bishop of Chicago, A Lenten Message from Bishop Clark/Un Mensaje de Cuaresma de Obispa Clark, Trinity, Chicago Building Temporarily Vacated; Parish Worshipping Online. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller. Perry is the first woman and first openly gay priest to be elected bishop since the diocese was formed in 1836. Change the world. In a letter included in the service bulletin, Clark wrote, The process of confirming a new Bishop in the Diocese of Chicago has been long, challenging, sometimes heart-breaking, but always guided by God. John Kolkman Sickle Cell Foundation (2013 present), Parish Evaluation Project (PEP) Board Member (2004present), USCCB Committee on Catholic Education (USCCB) (2008 2012), USCCB Catholic Campaign for Human Development Committee (2004 2011), USCCB Social Development and World Peace Committee (2004 2008), Equestrian Knights of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (1994 present), Director, Community Services (1983 1989)This became the Dept. There are four Hispanic congregations, one of which is located in the near western suburbs of Chicago. 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Emily McFarlan Miller. Saturdays service also was full of joy a quality Clark brings to everything she does, Budde said. She received 229 clergy votes and 284 lay votes. Change the World. Ignatius, Discernment, and You with the Rev. [2] She is a graduate of Brown University and holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Bishop Gorman is a lecturer in Religious Psychology, presenting retreats, workshops, days of reflection for priests, religious and laity, He has been active in Marriage and Family Life programs, Training for Lay Ministry, Parish Planning. The 25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Frank Griswold, was bishop of Chicago when he was elected in 1997. 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Vacant Sees Cardinals Bishops Find a Diocese or Bishop Expand All "I'm just honored to among those breaking the glass ceiling," she said. Most of all, you have kept the faith and overcome, despite repeated setbacks. She received her undergraduate education at Brown University and earned a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of California, Berkeley. You can email Bishop Clark at bishop@episcopalchicago.org. Episcopal Ordination: April 11, 1988, Chicago, IL. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. She comes to Chicago from the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, where she serves as canon to the ordinary and chief of staff to the bishop. Paula never once wavered not once, said Budde in a sermon at the worship service celebrating Clarks ordination and consecration as bishop on Saturday (Sept. 17) at the Westin Chicago Lombard Hotel in this Chicago suburb. Canon Paula Clark Elected Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Washington D.C. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. The diocese is headed by Bishop Paula Clark, who is the first woman and first African-American to lead the diocese. Paula Clark was unanimously elected over the weekend. Date of Priesthood Ordination: May 24, 1975, Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Birds of the Air with the Rev. Clark, who currently serves as canon to the ordinary and chief of staff in the Diocese of Washington, was chosen unanimously on the fourth ballot in an election conducted on Zoom from a slate originally composed of four candidates. Paula E. Clark is the first African American woman and person of color to be elected Bishop of the Chicago Episcopal Diocese comprising 122 congregations and more than 31,000 members in . Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was the chief consecrating bishop. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Diamano Dancers and Drummers performed a West African dance called lamba as they processed into the service alongside Episcopal, ecumenical and interfaith clergy from across the Chicago diocese and beyond. Before studying at the Virginia Theological Seminary, she was a public information officer for the Washington mayor. The episcopal ordination of the bishops-elect will take place on the feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, Nov. 13. Winnie Varghese, priest for ministry and program coordination, Trinity Church Wall Street, New York. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Clark, who has focused on clergy development and multicultural and justice issues, describes herself as the proud matriarch of [a] blended family of five adult children and seven grandchildren.. God is calling us to a new day and a new way of being.. 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After a year of racial unrest around the country, including sometimes violent demonstrations in Chicago and elsewhere, the bishop-elect said she hopes to help heal racial divisions. Victor Alfonso Scantlebury (born March 31, 1945, (born November 26, 1946); previously bishop of, This page was last edited on 28 November 2022, at 01:27. Beginning October 4, Bishop Knudsen can be reached at bishop@episcopalchicago.org or at 312.751.4217. Clark is the first Black person and first woman to serve as Chicago's diocesan bishop. Canon to the Ordinary and Chief of Staff, This page was last edited on 10 January 2023, at 10:20. CHICAGO (RNS) The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has postponed the consecration and ordination of the Rev. As Clark regained her health, her husband, Andrew McLean, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and died in November. Dr. Fulton L. Porter III, rector, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Chicago, The Rev. The church has a diverse racial membership in addition to welcoming women in leadership roles. Quintin Ebenezer Primo, Jr., once served as suffragan bishop. By Kirk Petersen Since October, there has never been any doubt that the XIII Bishop of Chicago would be a person of color. You've read 0 of 5 of todays most popular posts. Date of Birth: April 18, 1948 Chicago, IL. Ignatius, Discernment, and You with the Rev. I am so honored to serve as your Bishop. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Paula Clark wearing her glittery red Nike Air Jordans on the morning of Sept. 18 at the Cathedral of St. James in Chicago, Illinois. There is one Korean American congregation, and the diocese also serves eight African-American congregations. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Rev. You have held fast to your faith and shown me what God-centered leadership really is. Curry and the Rev. The Rev. The Episcopal Diocese of Chicago is the official organization of the Episcopal Church in Chicago and Northern Illinois, US. [Diocese of Chicago] The Rt. Bishop Jeffrey Lee assumed office in 2008. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. For more information about Bishop and Trustees, contact Tom Camell, Associate for B&T Property Management at tcamell@episcopalchicago.org, 312-751-4211, or email bishopandtrustees@episcopalchicago.org. Clark, who currently serves as canon to the ordinary and chief of staff in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, was chosen unanimously on the fourth ballot in an election conducted on Zoom from a slate originally composed of four candidates. 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