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Three new auxiliary bishops ordained for archdiocese

On the Nov. 13, 2020, feast day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Cardinal Cupich ordained three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago — Bishops Kevin Birmingham, Jeffrey Grob and Robert Lombardo, CFR — during Mass at Holy Name Cathedral.
From left, Bishops-elect Robert Lombardo, CFR, Jeffrey Grob and Kevin Birmingham sign their pledges of fidelity to the pope in the St. James Chapel at the Archbishop Quigley Center on Nov. 11. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Papal Nuncio Christophe Pierre reads the papal bulls naming the new bishops. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Papal Nuncio Christophe Pierre shares a lighthearted moment with Bishop-elect Lombardo after presenting him the papal bull naming him a bishop. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop-elect Grob presents to the congregation the papal bull naming him a bishop. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop-elect Birmingham presents to the congregation the papal bull naming him a bishop. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich delivers his homily from the sanctuary. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich questions the candidates about their readiness for ordination during the Promises of the Elect. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
The bishops-elect lie prostrate before the altar during the Litany of Supplication. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
While Bishop John Manz, Cardinal Cupich and Bishop Joseph Perry kneel in prayer before them, the bishops-elect lie prostrate before the altar during the Litany of Supplication. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishops lay hands on the heads of the new bishops. This ancient gesture, which expresses the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, is the heart of the ordination rite. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Raymond Goedart lays hands on the head of Bishop Birmingham. Behind him is Bishop Mark Bartosic. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The books of the Gospels are held over the heads of the new bishops during the ordination rite. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Joseph Perry, one of the two co-consecrators for the Mass, follows along with the program book. (Julie Jaidinger/Chicago Catholic)
The books of the Gospels are held over the heads of the new bishops during the ordination rite. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich anoints the head of Bishop Birmingham with sacred oil. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich anoints the head of Bishop Grob with sacred oil. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich anoints the head of Bishop Lombardo with sacred oil. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich bestows the book of the Gospels upon Bishop Birmingham during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich bestows the book of the Gospels upon Bishop Grob during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich bestows the book of the Gospels upon Bishop Lombardo during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich bestows the ring upon Bishop Birmingham during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich bestows the ring upon Bishop Grob during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich bestows the ring upon Bishop Lombardo during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich bestows the mitre upon Bishop Birmingham during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich bestows the mitre upon Bishop Grob during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Cardinal Cupich bestows the mitre upon Bishop Lombardo during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Birmingham receives the crosier during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Grob receives the crosier during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop Lombardo receives the crosier during the presentation of ministerial symbols in the rite of ordination. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Bishop John Manz, one of the co-consecrators during ordination, shares the sign of peace with Bishop Birmingham. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
From left, Bishops Lombardo, Grob and Birmingham share the sign of peace during Mass. It was a lighthearted moment among the new bishops. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The newly ordained bishops join Cardinal Cupich in celebrating Mass. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Father Ken Simpson joins other priests in praying the eucharistic prayer during Mass. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance at Mass was invitation only. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The new bishops stand to the side of the altar holding their crosiers. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Newly ordained Bishop Grob offers his first blessing. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Newly ordained Bishop Birmingham gives a thumbs up to a member of the congregation as he made his way around the cathedral offering his first blessing. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
Newly ordained Bishop Lombardo offers his first blessing. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)
The visiting bishops process out of the cathedral at the end of Mass. (Cynthia Flores-Mocarski/Chicago Catholic)

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