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Portrait of Most Rev. Godfrey Mullen, O.S.B.

Photo: St. Meinrad Archabbey

His Excellency

Most Rev. Godfrey Mullen, O.S.B.

Bishop

Diocese of Belleville

Born: January 22, 1966 · Salem · Age 60
Ordained priest: June 5, 1994
Ordained bishop: May 1, 2026
Rite: Latin
Religious order: Order of Saint Benedict

A priest for 32 years, 2 months

A bishop for 3 months

14 years, 4 months until canonical retirement

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Jan 1966

Born

January 22, 1966 · Salem

Jun 1994

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 5, 1994

Mar 2026

Appointed Bishop of Belleville

March 13, 2026 · Belleville, Illinois, United States

May 2026

Ordained Bishop

May 1, 2026

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