Michael G. McGovern

Michael George McGovern (born July 1, 1964) is an American priest of the Catholic Church. He serves as bishop for the Diocese of Belleville.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Michael George McGovern
Bishop of Belleville
DioceseBelleville
AppointedApril 3, 2020
InstalledJuly 22, 2020
PredecessorEdward Braxton
Orders
OrdinationMay 21, 1994
by Joseph Bernardin
ConsecrationJuly 22, 2020
by Blase J. Cupich, George J. Rassas, and Edward Braxton
Personal details
Born (1964-07-01) July 1, 1964
Chicago, Illinois
MottoVos Autem Dixi Amicos
Styles of
Michael George McGovern
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Biography

McGovern is a native of the Chicago's Beverly neighborhood, and grew up in a large Catholic family in which Catholic education was emphasized.[1] He is a graduate of St. Ignatius College Prep and Loyola University where he earned a bachelor's degree in sacred theology, studied law at DePaul University College of Law until entering the University of St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois in 1990.[1] On May 21, 1994, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin ordained Father Michael McGovern to the priesthood in Holy Name Cathedral. He served as an Associate Pastor at Queen of the Universe Parish, St. Mary in Lake Forest, and St. Juliana in Chicago. He then served as pastor of the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest, and St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Old Mill Creek. He was Dean of Deanery 1-A, and was later named as the interim Vicar of the Archdiocese of Chicago in February 2020.[2]

Bishop of Belleville

Pope Francis appointed McGovern bishop for the Diocese of Belleville on April 3, 2020.[3][4][5] McGovern's consecration and installation took place on July 22, 2020 at the Cathedral of St. Peter.

See also

References
  1. "Belleville, Ill., bishop retires; Chicago-area pastor named successor". catholicnews.com. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  2. "Auxiliary Bishops - Archdiocese of Chicago". archchicago.org. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  3. "Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville; Names Father Michael McGovern of Archdiocese of Chicago as Successor". Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  4. "Pope Francis appoints The Reverend Michael G. McGovern as the Ninth Bishop of The Diocese of Belleville". Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  5. "Vatican accepts resignation of Belleville Bishop Edward Braxton, appoints a successor". Retrieved April 3, 2020.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Edward Braxton		 Bishop of Belleville
2020-Present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent


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