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
Diocese	Belleville
Appointed	April 3, 2020
Installed	July 22, 2020
Predecessor	Edward Braxton
Orders
Ordination	May 21, 1994 by Joseph Bernardin
Consecration	July 22, 2020 by Blase J. Cupich, George J. Rassas, and Edward Braxton
Personal details
Born	July 1, 1964 Chicago, Illinois
Motto	Vos Autem Dixi Amicos
Coat of arms

Styles of Michael George McGovern
Reference style	His Excellency The Most Reverend
Spoken style	Your Excellency
Religious style	Bishop

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 (1995-1998), St. Mary in Lake Forest (1998-1999), and St. Juliana in Chicago (2003-2004). He then served as pastor of the Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest (2004-2016), and St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Old Mill Creek (2016-2020). He was Dean of Deanery 1-A (2007-2020), and was later named as the interim Vicar of the Archdiocese of Chicago in February 2020.[2][3][4]

Bishop of Belleville

Pope Francis appointed McGovern bishop for the Diocese of Belleville on April 3, 2020.[5][6][7] McGovern's consecration and installation took place on July 22, 2020 at the Cathedral of St. Peter.

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

1. "Belleville, Ill., bishop retires; Chicago-area pastor named successor". catholicnews.com. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
2. "Auxiliary Bishops - Archdiocese of Chicago". archchicago.org. Archived from the original on April 17, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
3. "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va.
4. "Biography". www.diobelle.org. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
5. "Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville; Names Father Michael McGovern of Archdiocese of Chicago as Successor". Retrieved April 3, 2020.
6. "Pope Francis appoints The Reverend Michael G. McGovern as the Ninth Bishop of The Diocese of Belleville". Retrieved April 3, 2020.
7. "Vatican accepts resignation of Belleville Bishop Edward Braxton, appoints a successor". Retrieved April 3, 2020.

External links

• Roman Catholic Diocese of Belleville Official Site
• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Official Site