Archdiocese lays to rest Auxiliary Bishop John Gorman, 99

Cardinal Cupich prays by the casket of Bishop Gorman before Mass begins. Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant for a funeral Mass of Auxiliary Bishop John Gorman at Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Orland Park on June 10, 2025. Bishop Gorman was former vicar general and auxiliary bishop emeritus for the Archdiocese of Chicago. He passed away June 2, 2025. He was 99 years old. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich greets members of Bishop Gorman’s family before Mass begins. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

The casket is escorted into church after the placing of the pall. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Father Andy Matijevic instructs altar servers during the Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Father Michael Foley delivers a fun memory of Bishop Gorman during the eulogy. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich accepts the gifts from members of Bishop Gorman’s family. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Bishops and priests join in the Eucharist prayer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich stands at the altar, which was a gift to the parish from Bishop Gorman. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich smiles as a young member of Bishop Gorman’s family places a rose on the casket. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Priests pray during the Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Members of Bishop Gorman’s family pray during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Father Andy Matijevic holds the Order of Christian Burials for Cardinal Cupich during the final commendation. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Family members process out of church for the place of committal. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Cardinal Cupich blesses the body at the end of Mass before going to the place of committal. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)