Timothy James O'Malley (born December 17, 1959) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States who has been serving as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago in Illinois since 2025.
Early life Timothy O'Malley was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois on December 17, 1959. He graduated in 1978 from Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois. He then attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. O'Malley next entered DePaul University Law School, obtaining a Juris Doctor.After working in law for several years, O'Malley decided to become a priest. He then enrolled at Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, Illinois.
Priesthood O'Malley was ordained to the priesthood at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago by Archbishop Francis Eugene George for the Archdiocese of Chicago on May 24, 1997.
Episcopacy Pope Francis appointed O'Malley as titular bishop of Numida and as an auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago on December 20, 2024. O'Malley was consecrated as a bishop on February 26, 2025, at Holy Name Cathedral by Cardinal Blase Cupich.
See also
Catholic Church hierarchy Catholic Church in the United States Historical list of the Catholic bishops of the United States List of Catholic bishops of the United States Lists of patriarchs, archbishops, and bishops
References
External links Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago Official Site
Episcopal succession