Larry J. Kulick

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His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Larry James Kulick

JCL
Bishop of Greensburg
Diocese Diocese of Greensburg
AppointedDecember 18, 2020
InstalledFebruary 11, 2021
Predecessor Edward C. Malesic
Previous post(s)Diocesan Administrator Diocesan Vicar General
Orders
OrdinationMay 16, 1992
by  Anthony G. Bosco [1]
ConsecrationFebruary 11, 2021
by  Nelson J. Perez, Lawrence Eugene Brandt, and Edward C. Malesic
Personal details
Born (1966-02-24) February 24, 1966 (age 58)
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma mater Saint Vincent College (BA, MA, M.Div.)
Catholic University of America (JCL) [1]
MottoChristus est veritas
"Christ is the truth"
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Religious style Bishop

Larry James Kulick JCL (born February 24, 1966) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg in Pennsylvania since 2021.

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Biography

Early life

Larry Kulick was born on February 24, 1966, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, to Larry J. Kulick Sr. and Myrna Dolores Coleman Kulick. He grew up in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, and he attended St. Joseph High School, also in Natrona Heights. [2]

Kulick then entered Saint Vincent College in Unity Township, Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy. He continued his studies at Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He earned a Master of Arts degree in systematic theology in 1991 and a Master of Divinity degree in 1992. [3] [4] [2]

Priesthood

On May 16, 1992, Kulick was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Greensburg by Bishop Anthony G. Bosco at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Greensburg. [1] [5] [6] After his 1992 ordination, the diocese assigned Kulick as parochial vicar at the following parishes in Pennsylvania:

Kulick in 1997 was named pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Kent, Pennsylvania. Two years later, he was also appointed as consultant on priestly vocations for the diocese. The diocese moved Kulick in 2002 to be pastor of St. Joseph Parish in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, a posting he would hold for the next six years. [2]

In 2008, Kulick was promoted to director of clergy vocations by the diocese. He moved to Washington D.C. in 2010 to study at the Catholic University of America (CUA). He was awarded a Licentiate of Canon Law in 2012 from The Catholic University of America's School of Canon Law. [7]

Returning to Greensburg in 2012, Kulick was appointed pastor of St. James Parish in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania. That same year, Bishop Edward C. Malesic named Kulick as vicar general and moderator of the clergy. A member of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre since 2011, [8] he was elevated to knight commander on October 31, 2015. [1]

When the Vatican appointed Malesic as bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland in 2020, Kulick was appointed as administrator of the Diocese of Greensburg. [7]

Bishop of Greensburg

Pope Francis appointed Kulick bishop as bishop of Greensburg on December 18, 2020. [9] [10] He was consecrated as a bishop on February 11, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral by Archbishop Nelson J. Perez, with Bishop Edward C. Malesic and Bishop Emeritus Lawrence Brandt acting as co-consecrators. [11] Kulick became the first priest from the diocese to be appointed its bishop. [7]

In May 2024, Kulick ordered all the schools and parishes in the diocese to audit the records of their employees and volunteers. This action came after the discovery that Shon M. Harrity, arrested for sexual assault of a minor, was an maintenance worker at three parishes. Kulick fired several other parish employees and suspended Reverend John Moineau for not following diocese policies in investigating Harrity's previous criminal background. Kulick reinstated Moineau in October 2024. [12]

Kulick is active in the First Catholic Slovak Union, where he served as a chaplain for over 25 years. His coat of arms closely resembles the Slovakian coat of arms. [7] He is also a classic car enthusiast, and has hosted many classic car shows and rides for both personal enjoyment and parish fundraisers. Kulick is especially fond of Pontiacs and owns a 1966 Pontiac LeMans. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Bishop Kulick Ordination and Installation worship aid" (PDF). Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Bishop Kulick - Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg". www.dioceseofgreensburg.org. 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  3. ↑ "Appointment of bishop of Greensburg, U.S.A." Vatican Press. December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  4. ↑ Smith, Peter. "Greensburg diocese celebrates one of its own as new bishop". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  5. ↑ "Pope names new Bishop for Greensburg, USA". Vatican News. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  6. ↑ "Bishop Larry James Kulick [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop-elect Larry J. Kulick, JCL". ww.dioceseofgreensburg.org. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  8. ↑ "Bishop to confer diplomas for Knights and Ladies in Greensburg". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  9. ↑ "Pope Francis Names Monsignor Larry Kulick of Diocese of Greensburg as Bishop of Greensburg" . Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Monsignor Kulick appointed new bishop of the Greensburg Diocese" . Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  11. ↑ Tierney, Jacob (11 February 2021). "Bishop Larry Kulick ordained to lead Diocese of Greensburg". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
  12. ↑ Himler, Jeff (2024-10-07). "Greensburg bishop calls Irwin pastor's actions 'an egregious failure'". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved 2024-12-22.

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