She said she was called to be a priest in the Episcopal Church, but as the first woman and person of color to lead it she will now also become a trailblazer. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Birds of the Air with the Rev. Canon Paula E. Clark was elected today to be the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. This article about an Anglican bishop is a stub. It does not store any personal data. 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 . Saturdays service also was full of joy a quality Clark brings to everything she does, Budde said. "God is calling us to a new day and a new way of being." Clark will be consecrated April 24, succeeding Bishop Jeffrey D. Lee, who is retiring Dec. 31. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller. Known as an excellent attorney and very hard worker, the mayor was an achiever. She leads more than 30,000 Episcopalians in 124 congregations and campus ministries across northern and west central Illinois. [1] She is the first African American and the first woman elected bishop of Chicago. The Rt. About 125 members of the Union of Black Episcopalians had come from across the country the night before the ordination for a reception to revel in the churchs celebration of people of color. [2] The mother church of the diocese is St. James Cathedral, which is the oldest Episcopal congregation in the city of Chicago. 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.. Date of Birth: December 11, 1925, Chicago, IL. The Rev. (1997), Niles College Seminary, B.A. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Rev. [1] These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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 . With your support, together, we will forthrightly and courageously serve God and our neighbor.. Since his ordination to the priesthood, Bishop Goedert has served in numerous capacities including associate pastor (St. Gabriel, Blessed Sacrament, Mater Christi), notary, Vice Officialis, and Judge of the Tribunal, Archdiocesan Consultor, Vicar for Priests, Archdiocesan Director of NAIM, and pastor of St. Barnabas Parish in Chicago. Rev. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. William Campbell, S.J. At the time of her election on December 12, 2020 she was canon to the ordinary and chief of staff in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. By Steve Kloehn and Tribune Religion Writer. Her work for the diocese focused initially on clergy development and multicultural and justice issues. Canon Paula E. Clark, the first Black bishop and the first woman . She pursued the priesthood after the death of her mother, who did not approve of womens ordination. Clark said she was overjoyed to move to Chicago and lead the Diocese here. The diocese is headed by Bishop Paula Clark, who is the first woman and first African-American to lead the diocese. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Canon Paula E. Clark, its first Black bishop and the first woman to lead the . 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. The Catholic University of America, Washington D.C. St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, Indiana, Bachelor of Arts degrees, Capuchin Seminary of St. Mary, Crown Point, Indiana (1967 1971), St. Joseph College (extension), East Chicago, Indiana (Spanish Language Studies), St. Lawrence Seminary (high school), Mt. Clark was due to be consecrated on April 24, 2021, succeeding the Rt. William Campbell, S.J. [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. Date of Priesthood Ordination: May 12, 1971, Chicago, IL. Earlier in the week, delegates had also voted to move a California-based bishop, the Rev. Professional Associations andMemberships. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. God is calling us to a new day and a new way of being.. 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 Rt. [3] It was later rescheduled to August 28, 2021. Paula Clark is the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, serving since September 2022. As of 2011 the diocese website said it had 40,000 members.[3]. In 2012 Quincy officials approached Lee and the leadership of the Chicago diocese about the possibility of reunification with Chicago, since it was determined that a remnant diocese would be too small in membership and too geographically dispersed to be viable in the long term. 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 to hold the position. Keith Hampton of St. Thomas was the services music director and organist. You have believed in me, prayed for, comforted, and encouraged me even through difficult times. Visitation Elementary School, Chicago, IL. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Most of all, you have kept the faith and overcome, despite repeated setbacks.. As Clark regained her health, her husband, Andrew McLean, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and died in November. 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. [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. [6] She was subsequently consecrated on September 17 in a ceremony held at the Westin hotel in Lombard, Illinois.[7]. Canon Paula Clark Elected Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Washington D.C. [1] The diocese was previously served by Jeffrey Lee, who served as bishop until December 31, 2020. 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. You have believed in me, prayed for, comforted, and encouraged me even through difficult times. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Dolia, September 11, 2020 Ordained: November 13, 2020 Episcopal Vicar - Vicariate IV 1400 South Austin Boulevard Cicero, IL 60804 Phone: 708.329.4040 Fax: 708.222.8854 Email: kbirmingham@archchicago.org Biographical Summary Most Reverend Andrew P. Wypych Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Rev. Grow the church. Date of Birth: October 15, 1927, Oak Park, IL. 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. The Rev. Date of Episcopal Ordination: March 5, 1996, Chicago, IL. The episcopal ordination of the bishops-elect will take place on the feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, Nov. 13. 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. [6] The reunification was ratified by a majority of bishops and the standing committees of the Episcopal Church, and on September 1, 2013, the Diocese of Quincy merged into the Diocese of Chicago as the Peoria Deanery. (1971), Niles College Seminary of Loyola, B.A. Clark will be consecrated April 24, succeeding Bishop Jeffrey D. Lee, who is retiring Dec. 31. 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Being in the presence of Paula Clark and watching her in action is like taking a master class in Christian leadership. 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Episcopal Diocese of Chicago elects the Rev. The services procession began with the Diamano Dancers and Drummers performing Lamba, a dance of Mandingo griots in Senegal, according to Brenda Malika Moore, the companys artistic director. Date of Birth: April 18, 1948 Chicago, IL. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 775 were here. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, M. Div. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our. They wanted to show a tangible representation of our love for the new bishop as she leads the diocese where, Coleman pointed out, the Union of Black Episcopalians first president, the Rt. Clark was baptized into the Episcopal Church at age 10 by Bishop John Walker, the first Black dean of Washington National Cathedral and first Black bishop of the Diocese of Washington. Photo: Charlie Simokaitis. 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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. 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. Welcome. Date of Priesthood Ordination: May 1, 1952, Chicago, IL. 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. [citation needed] The remaining Episcopalians in Quincy reformed their diocese, electing John Buchanan, retired Bishop of West Missouri as their provisional bishop. She received her undergraduate education at Brown University and earned a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of California, Berkeley. The diocese is far more ethnically diverse than the Episcopal Church at large. Paula, you have lived the last 18 months as if everything we proclaim as followers of Jesus is true, Budde said. Beginning October 4, Bishop Knudsen can be reached at bishop@episcopalchicago.org or at 312.751.4217. I am so honored to serve as your Bishop. 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. A list of her upcoming congregational visitations will be posted on the website next week. Quintin Ebenezer Primo, Jr., once served as suffragan bishop. James Winchester Montgomery (born May 29, 1921); coadjutor since 1965. By. For other uses, see, Diocesan Bishops of Illinois and of Chicago, Last edited on 28 November 2022, at 01:27, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Nearly two years after election, Episcopal Diocese of Chicago's first Black female bishop takes office", "Bishop Epting to Retire; Study on Diocesan Culture Launched", "The Rev. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Many clergy danced and clapped as they processed, their smiles clear even under face masks. [1] The diocese was previously served by Jeffrey Lee, who served as bishop until December 31, 2020. You have held fast to your faith and shown me what God-centered leadership really is. RELATED: Episcopal Diocese of Chicago elects the Rev. The congregation, which has gathered virtually since the early days of the pandemic, will continue to worship online and be led by the, A pathway has long served as a metaphor for Christian life. She graduated from seminary and was ordained in 2004. 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Form the faithful. On June 8, 2013, both diocesan conventions voted unanimously to reunify. Change the world. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was the chief consecrating bishop. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones, Two-Year Spiritual Direction Training Course, Churchwide Global Mission Conference: Journey Into Healing, African American Readings of St. Paul with Dr. Lisa Bowens, Graduate Resident Youth or Childrens Minister, Life Together Fellow, Church of Our Saviour, Milton, MA, The Rev. She will be the first Black person and the first woman to hold the position. Kim L. Coleman, president of the Union of Black Episcopalians. Ordained in 1949, he served as the ninth bishop of the diocese from 1971 to his retirement in 1987. Edwin Daniel Johnson, rector, St Marys Episcopal Church, Boston, The Rev. Under the canons of The Episcopal Church, the dioceses standing committee will serve as its ecclesiastical authority during the interim. 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. "I'm just honored to among those breaking the glass ceiling," she said. Budde never doubted it, either, she said. Bishops Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows of Indianapolis, Kimberly Lucas of Colorado, Deon Johnson of Missouri, and Douglas Sparks of Northern Indiana served as co-consecrators, along with Bishop Yehiel Curry of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and Bishop Chilton Knudsen, who served as Chicagos assisting bishop from October 2021 until Sept. 18. Clarks daughter, Micha Green, read from Romans, and Khushi Pusnur, the 12-year-old daughter of the Rev. God is calling us to a new day and a new way of being.. [Diocese of Chicago] The Rev. It plans to deliver a. The Rev. 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She is the first Black woman to be elected a diocesan bishop in The Episcopal Church. Paula Clark wearing her glittery red Nike Air Jordans on the morning of Sept. 18 at the Cathedral of St. James in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, four congregations outside Chicago provide Spanish language services, and two others share their facilities with congregations of the Philippine Independent Church. More than 20 clergy had followed Clark from Washington, D.C., where she is much beloved, said Canon Anne-Marie Jeffery of the Diocese of Washington. Jeffrey D. Lee, the current bishop. 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. RNS photo by Emily McFarlan Miller. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. She received 229 clergy votes and 284 lay votes. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Mulia, January 23, 1996. The Bishops and Trustees meet bimonthly on the third Tuesday of the month from 11 AM - 2 PM at St. James Commons or online. There is one Korean American congregation, and the diocese also serves eight African-American congregations. Date of Episcopal Ordination: September 17, 2018, Chicago, IL. In 2008, a majority of laity and clergy in the neighboring Episcopal Diocese of Quincy left to form a diocese in the more conservative Anglican Church in North America. Episcopal Ordination: April 11, 1988, Chicago, IL. The church has a diverse racial membership in addition to welcoming women in leadership roles. [1] However, the consecration was rescheduled to June 12 after Clark experienced health issues which required surgery in mid-April. Rev. 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. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The Rev. Clark was baptized into the Episcopal Church at age 10 by Bishop John Walker, the first Black dean of Washington National Cathedral and first Black bishop of the Diocese of Washington. Bishop James W. Montgomery, who headed the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago in an era filled with social debate and change, died Wednesday at his Chicago home, according to Rt. Dr. James B. Walker, east to take over as leader of the Seventh Episcopal District, a region that . Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Thanks be to God, the people responded, following the order of service. She plans to meet with as many church members as possible. Paula Clark is Officially Bishop-Elect Diocesan Convention was November 20 More Stories Clergy News News Archive Thrive! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Paula Clark, its first Black and first female bishop. She clapped along with the song she had chosen for the choir to sing at that moment: (Lord) you are the source of my strength / You are the strength of my life / I lift my hands in total praise to you.. Canon Paula E. Clark was elected today to be the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. The Rt. 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. Carl Wright #1098 Consecrated February 11, 2017, Armed Forces and Federal Ministries Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago (April 11, 1988 May 1, 2003), Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate V (February 15, 1995), Vicar General/Vicar for Regional Services (1990, Director of Department of Parish/Pastoral Services (May 1986, Pastor, St. Michael Church, Orland Park, IL (September 1973, President, St. Mary of the Lake Seminary (1965, Served as Associate Pastor in Chicago parishes, Served as Faculty member of the High School Seminary, College Seminary, Loyola Pastoral Studies Institute, Notre Dame University Summer School. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. At the same General Convention, Howard received approval as Florida's bishop coadjutor, and Howard and Robinson were consecrated a day apart in November 2003. Gene Robinson as the first openly gay, partnered bishop in The Episcopal Church. Paula Clark pictured with her family following her Sept. 17 consecration service at the Westin Chicago Lombard in Lombard, Illinois. [2] She is a graduate of Brown University and holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Minority outreach, like the kind found at the Cathedral Shelter of Chicago continues to this day. Clark is the first Black person and first woman to serve as Chicago's diocesan bishop. Rev. The process of confirming a new Bishop in the Diocese of Chicago has been long, challenging, sometimes heartbreaking, but always guided by God, Clark wrote in a letter of welcome to those who attended her ordination. 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