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José Maria Garcia Maldonado

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José Maria Garcia Maldonado
Auxiliary Bishop-Elect of Chicago
ArchdioceseChicago
AppointedDecember 20, 2024
Orders
OrdinationMay 17, 2008
Personal details
Born (1979-03-24) March 24, 1979 (age 45)

José Maria Garcia Maldonado (born March 24, 1979) is a Mexican priest of the Catholic Church who was appointed as auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2024.

Early life

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Garcia Maldonado was born March 24, 1979, in San Julián, Jalisco. He immigrated to the United States in 2001 and joined seminary for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2002 at Niles College Seminary.[1][2] In 2003, he entered Mundelein Seminary. On May 17, 2008, Garcia Maldonado was ordained to the priesthood.[1]

Episcopacy

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Pope Francis appointed Garcia Maldonado auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago, assigning him the titular see of Fallaba on December 20, 2024.[1][3][4] Garcia Maldonado is scheduled to be consecrated as a bishop in early 2025.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Resignations and Appointments, 20.12.2024". Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Pope Francis Names Five New Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago". Archdiocese of Chicago.
  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.
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