Pope Francis appointed
Father Mark Bartosic, Father Robert Casey and Father Ronald Hicks as auxiliary bishops of the Archdiocese of Chicago on July 3. At the same time, he accepted the resignations of auxiliary bishops
George Rassas and Francis Kane, both of whom are past age 75.
The new bishops are expected to be ordained to the episcopacy and installed at a Mass at Holy Name Cathedral on Sept. 17.
Al three of the bishops-elect were ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 21, 1994.
"The bishops-elect were seminary classmates and share a fluency and interest in Hispanic language and culture so vital in serving our parishioners," Cardinal Cupich said in a statement. "Each of them has distinguished himself through dedication, service and a life-long witness to the Gospel. We welcome their ideas and energy as we renew the church."
