New Archbishop of Milwaukee

With gratitude, we ask for prayers for Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, appointed Archbishop-Designate of Milwaukee by Pope Francis on November 4, 2024. A Wisconsin native, he has served as an auxiliary bishop in Chicago since 2020. He met with Archbishop

Jerome Listecki and Auxiliary Bishops Jim Schuerman and Jeff Haines, and was introduced at a media conference at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary. His installation is set for January 14, 2025, while Archbishop Listecki remains the Apostolic Administrator. Most Reverend Jeffrey S. Grob, a native of Cross Plains, Wisconsin,

attended Holy Name High School Seminary and the Pontifical College Josephinum. Ordained in 1992 for the Archdiocese of Chicago, he earned graduate degrees from Mundelein Seminary, St. Paul University, and the University of Ottawa. Bishop Grob has held various roles within the Archdiocese, including Associate Pastor and Chancellor. He became an auxiliary bishop on September 11, 2020, and was ordained by Cardinal Blase Cupich on November 13, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1961, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Prayer on the Appointment of a new Archbishop of Milwaukee

Eternal God, source of every gift and talent,

through your Son, Jesus Christ,

you grant to us your blessings

that the Church might be nourished and strengthened.

Bless your servant Jeffrey Scott Grob,

the next Archbishop of Milwaukee.

Confer upon him the gifts of your Spirit

that he may remain humble in heart

and generous in love

as he serves the Church.

Bring us all into the peace of your kingdom,

where all honor and glory are yours,

Lord our God,

forever and ever.

Amen