Robert J. Lombardo

Robert Joseph Lombardo C.F.R. (born September 4, 1957) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend Robert Joseph Lombardo C.F.R.
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Titular Bishop of Munatiana
Archdiocese	Chicago
Appointed	September 11, 2020
Installed	November 13, 2020
Other posts	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
Reference style	His Excellency The Most Reverend
Spoken style	Your Excellency
Religious style	Bishop

Biography

Robert Joseph Lombardo was born on September 4, 1957,[1] in Stamford, Connecticut, in the Diocese of Bridgeport and obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana, in 1979.[1] From 1979 to 1980, he worked in public accountancy at Price Waterhouse.[2] He subsequently obtained a Master of Divinity degree from the Maryknoll School of Theology in Ossining, New York, in 1987, and a Master of Science degree in pastoral counseling from Iona College, New Rochelle, New York, in 1990.[1]

In 1980, he entered the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, taking his perpetual vows in 1986.[2] He was a missionary in Honduras and Bolivia (1984), serving with Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Manhattan, New York (1985-1987), and Founder of Padre Pio Shelter for Homeless Men in the Bronx, New York (1987-1990). In 1987, he co-founded the Community of Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (C.F.R.)[2]

He was ordained a priest for the Religious Institute of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal on May 12, 1990, by Cardinal John O'Connor at St. Patrick's Cathedral in the Archdiocese of New York.[2]

After ordination, he 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 Chicago, he is 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 Foraneo of the Deanery III-A.[2]

Pope Francis appointed Lombardo auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago on September 11, 2020.[3][4][5] On November 13, 2020, Lombardo was consecrated as a bishop.[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

1. "Pope Francis names three auxiliary bishops for Chicago Archdiocese". Angelus. Catholic News Service. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
2. "Pope Francis Names Three New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
3. "Resignations and Appointments". Summary of Bulletin. Holy See Press Office. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
4. "Pope Francis Names Three New Auxiliary Bishops of Chicago". United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
5. 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.

External links

• Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Official Site

Episcopal succession