Robert Joseph Lombardo

Robert Joseph Lombardo (September 4, 1957 –) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Quotes

• I said if I want to do this I would want to live in a community. The Franciscans are always really down to earth and that appealed to me. They also have a very big outreach to the poor and that's something I was very drawn to. It's been life-giving to be able to give back to people who are in great need.
  • Bishop Lombardo: Following in the footsteps of St. Francis (18 November 2020) Chicago Catholic

• If I thought that God was asking something of me, I've always tried to respond positively. I never thought I'd be out here in Chicago. I never thought that I would be a bishop. But when you say "yes" to God, there are all kinds of surprises along the way - and they're good.
  • From pew to altar: Stamford native returns home a Catholic bishop (25 July 2021) Stamford Advocate