Michael George McGovern

Michael George McGovern (July 1, 1964 –) s an American prelate of the Catholic Church who serves as the bishop of the Diocese of Belleville.

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 * I would hope that people see me as a shepherd and that people will grow to trust me. Trust is important in our life together, and I want to do what I can to establish trust. As for how I would like people to understand me, I would appreciate people recognizing that my task is to establish, along with the clergy and lay faithful, a vision for our future in southern Illinois. A key responsibility I have is to foster and preserve unity among us as we move into the future.
 * Bishop McGovern Reflects On His First Six Months As Bishop Of Belleville (February 2021) The Messenger