Larry J. Kulick

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. He became the first priest from the diocese to be appointed its bishop.[2]

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Larry James Kulick

JCL
Bishop of Greensburg
DioceseDiocese of Greensburg
AppointedDecember 18, 2020
InstalledFebruary 11, 2021
PredecessorEdward C. Malesic
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
Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, US
Previous post(s)Diocesan Administrator Diocesan Vicar General
Alma materSaint Vincent College (BA, MA, M.Div.)
Catholic University of America (JCL)[1]
MottoChristus est veritas
"Christ is the truth"
Styles of
Larry James Kulick
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

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.[3] Kulick then entered Saint Vincent College in Unity Township, Pennsylvania. and then later Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.[4]

Priesthood

On May 16, 1992, Kulick was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Greensburg by Bishop Anthony G. Bosco.[1][5] He received his Licentiate in Canon Law in 2012 from the Catholic University of America.[3]

Kulick was given the title of monsignor by the Vatican on May 21, 2014. He has been a member of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre since 2011[6] and was elevated to knight commander on October 31, 2015.[1] Kulick served as diocesan administrator when Bishop Malesic, was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland in 2020.[3]

Bishop of Greensburg

Pope Francis appointed Kulick bishop for the Diocese of Greensburg on December 18, 2020.[7][8] He was consecrated as a bishop on February 11, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Cathedral by Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as principal consecrator, and Bishop Edward C. Malesic and Bishop Emeritus Lawrence Brandt as co-consecrators.[9]

Kulick is of Slovak heritage, and 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 coat of arms of Slovakia.[3] He is also a classic car enthusiast, and has hosted many classic car shows and rides for both personal enjoyment and parish fundraisers. He is especially fond of cars made by the Pontiac Motor Company, and owns a 1966 Pontiac LeMans.[3]

Distinctions

Foreign orders

See also

References
  1. "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. Smith, Peter. "Greensburg diocese celebrates one of its own as new bishop". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  3. "Bishop-elect Larry J. Kulick, JCL". ww.dioceseofgreensburg.org. Retrieved 2021-02-12.
  4. "Appointment of bishop of Greensburg, U.S.A." Vatican Press. December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  5. "Pope names new Bishop for Greensburg, USA". Vatican News. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  6. "Bishop to confer diplomas for Knights and Ladies in Greensburg". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
  7. "Pope Francis Names Monsignor Larry Kulick of Diocese of Greensburg as Bishop of Greensburg". Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  8. "Monsignor Kulick appointed new bishop of the Greensburg Diocese". Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  9. Tierney, Jacob (11 February 2021). "Bishop Larry Kulick ordained to lead Diocese of Greensburg". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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