John Steven Siemianowski (born May 26, 1960) is an American priest of the Catholic Church who was appointed as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2024.


John Steven Siemianowski
Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Chicago
ArchdioceseChicago
AppointedDecember 20, 2024
Orders
OrdinationMay 20, 1989
Personal details
Born (1960-05-26) May 26, 1960 (age 64)

Early life

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Siemianowski was born in Chicago on May 26, 1960 at the family of the Polish immigrants.[1] He earned a degree in environmental sciences from Southern Illinois University. He went on to attend Mundelein Seminary. Siemianowski was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 20, 1989.[2]

Episcopacy

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Pope Francis appointed Siemianowski auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago, assigning him the titular see of Gratianopolis on December 20, 2024.[2][3][4] Siemianowski is scheduled to be consecrated as a bishop in early 2025.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Ks. Robert Fedek i ks. John Siemianowski zostaną biskupami pomocniczymi Archidiecezji Chicagowskiej". DS (in Polish).
  2. ^ a b "Resignations and Appointments, 20.12.2024". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Chicago". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Pope Francis Names Five New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Pope Francis Names Five New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Archdiocese of Chicago.
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