教皇Leo 十四世称伊利诺伊州Belleville的Godfrey Mullen主教为神父,自5月1日起生效。 Pope Leo XIV names Father Godfrey Mullen bishop of Belleville, Illinois, effective May 1.

教皇利奥十四世已任命本尼迪克丁·戈弗雷·穆伦神父为伊利诺伊州贝勒维尔的新主教,接任迈克尔·麦戈文主教,他被任命为奥马哈大主教。 Pope Leo XIV has appointed Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen as the new bishop of Belleville, Illinois, succeeding Bishop Michael McGovern, who was named archbishop of Omaha. Mullen是伊利诺伊州南部土生土长,圣Meinrad Archabbey的和尚,自2025年5月以来担任管理官。 Mullen, a native of southern Illinois and monk at St. Meinrad Archabbey, has served as diocesan administrator since May 2025. 自1994年以来,他一直担任大教堂校长、礼仪学教授和牧师等职务。 A priest since 1994, he has held roles as cathedral rector, professor of liturgy, and pastor. 他拥有神学和仪式学研究的高级学位。 He holds advanced degrees in theology and liturgical studies. 这一任命于5月1日生效,标志着自麦戈文离开以来主教区首次领导层更迭。 The appointment, effective May 1, marks the first leadership change in the diocese since McGovern’s departure. Mullen以他的奖学金、祈祷和对教会的承诺而闻名。 Mullen is known for his scholarship, prayerfulness, and commitment to the Church.