Keith J. Chylinski

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His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Keith James Chylinski
Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia
Titular Bishop of Gunela
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Archdiocese Philadelphia
AppointedDecember 8, 2023
InstalledMarch 7, 2024
Other post(s) Titular Bishop of Gunela
Orders
OrdinationMay 19, 2007
by  Justin Rigali
ConsecrationMarch 7, 2024
by  Nelson J. Pérez, John J. McIntyre, and Michael Francis Burbidge
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Born (1971-07-23) July 23, 1971 (age 52)
Schenectady, New York, US
MottoDabo vobis cor novum
(I will give you a new heart)
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Keith James Chylinski (born July 23, 1971) is an American Catholic prelate who has been serving as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania since 2023.

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Biography

Early life

Keith J. Chylinski was born on July 23, 1971 to Edmund Chylinski and the late Kelly Donovan. A native of Schenectady, New York, he attended West Woods Elementary and Middle School in Hamden, Connecticut, and then Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. [1] After graduating from high school, Chylinski entered Temple University in Philadelphia. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music in 2000. [1]

Deciding to become a priest, Chylinski entered at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He was awarded a Master of Divinity degree from St. Charles in 2006 and a Master of Arts degree in 2007. [1] [2]

Priesthood

Chylinski was ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia by Cardinal Justin Rigali on May 19, 2007 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. [3] After his 2007 ordination, the archdiocese assigned Chylinski as parochial vicar at the following parishes in Pennsylvania:

Chylinski went to Arlington, Virginia, in 2012 to attend the Institute for the Psychological Sciences at Divine Mercy University, receiving a Master of Arts degree in 2014. On his return to Philadelphia, the archdiocese placed him on the faculty of St. Charles Borromeo. During this time, he performed weekend pastoral service first at Saint Joseph Parish in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, then at Saint Alphonsus Parish in Maple Glen, Pennsylvania. In 2022, Chylinski was named rector of the seminary. [2]

Chylinski has also served on the archdiocesan council of priests and as national chaplain of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association. [1]

Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

Pope Francis appointed Chylinski as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on December 8, 2023. [4] [5] [2] On March 7, 2024, Chylinski was ordained at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul by Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez, with Auxiliary Bishop John J. McIntyre and Bishop Michael Burbidge as co-consecrators. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Philadelphia". US Conference of Catholic Bishops. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  2. 1 2 3 "Pope Francis Names Reverend Keith J. Chylinski, Reverend Christopher R. Cooke, and Reverend Efren V. Esmilla Auxiliary Bishops for The Archdiocese of Philadelphia". Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Retrieved 2023-12-13.
  3. 1 2 "Bishop Keith James Chylinski [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  4. ↑ "Resignations and Appointments, 08.12.2023" . Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Pope Francis Names New Auxiliary Bishops of Philadelphia" . Retrieved December 8, 2023.

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