Most Reverend Mark Bartosic
Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago
Ordained priest: May 21, 1994
Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and Titular Bishop of Naratcata, July 3, 2018
Ordained: September 17, 2018

Biographical Summary
PERSONAL
● Date of Birth: June 21, 1961
● Date of Priesthood Ordination: May 21, 1994
● Date of Episcopal Ordination: September 17, 2018, Chicago, IL.
EDUCATION
● University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein
● Ashland University, B.A. in Theater
● Ashland public schools
● St. Edward School, Ashland, OH.
PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS AND OTHER POSITIONS
● Director, Kolbe House Jail Ministry (2016 – 2025)
● Pastor, Assumption BVM, Chicago (2016 – 2025)
● Pastor, Our Lady of Charity, Cicero (2009 – 2016)
● Pastor, St. Frances of Rome, Cicero (2001 – 2016)
● Associate Pastor, St. Agnes of Bohemia, Chicago (1994 – 2000)

Susana Chapa received her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy from Universidad La Salle in Mexico City, and her Master's degree in Counseling and Family Education from Universidad Panamericana in Mexico City, she also has a major in Politics, Economics and Social Sciences from the University of Notre Dame in collaboration with the Phoenix Institute, completed certification courses from the Theology of the Body Institute in Pennsylvania, U.S.A., and is currently studying for her Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry at Loyola University of Chicago. Susana has more than 25 years of teaching experience at the secondary, high school, undergraduate and master's levels at prestigious universities in Mexico: La Salle University, Panamerican University, Bonaterra University, John Paul II Institute, among others, and is currently the Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Lansing.
Susana estudió la licenciatura en Filosofía en La Universidad La Salle en la ciudad de México, dónde se tituló con Mención honorífica en 1997, estudió también la Maestría en Educación Familiar en la Universidad Panamericana en México, de la que se tituló en el año 2001 Estudió también una Especialidad en estudios avanzados en Política, Economía y Ciencias Sociales. En la Universidad de Notre Dame en South Bend, Indiana dónde se tituló con Magna cum Laude en el año 2003.
Completó los cursos del certificado en Teología del Cuerpo del Theology of the Body Institute
Susana tiene 28 años de experiencia docente en los niveles secundaria, preparatoria, licenciatura y posgrado.
Actualmente es la Directora del Ministerio Hispano de la Diócesis de Lansing, en Michigan y es la líder de la Región episcopal VI (Michigan y Ohio).
Desde 2024, es miembro del Consejo de Directores del Instituto para la Dirección Espiritual en DeWitt, MI. En dónde es la directora del programa en Dirección Espiritual en español.Susana vive en DeWitt Michigan con su familia, sus dos hijas son, después de Dios, la mayor alegría de su vida. Sus pasatiempos favoritos son leer, orar, salir a caminar con su perra y nadar.

Lorianne Aubut was born and raised in Lares, Puerto Rico. I am married to a Catholic man, and we have four beautiful children ranging from ages 12 to 6 years old.
In 2008, I graduated with a BA in English Studies from the University of Puerto Rico (Mayagüez Campus). I attended Illinois State University for post graduate studies from 2008-2010. In 2016, I received the complete Catechetical Certification from the Seat of Wisdom Institute in the Diocese of Madison.
From 2010 to 2014, I worked in different positions within the Diocese of La Crosse: as a parish Youth Minister and Hispanic minister in Plover, WI, and then as a Spanish teacher, Campus minister, and English and Religion teacher in a Catholic middle school and high school in Stevens Point, WI. Between 2014-2021, I worked as the Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation and Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Madison, WI. There I introduced a new summer camp program and changed our catechetical program to be more evangelistic. I was also part of the Parish Leadership Team. During those years, I was closely involved with the V Encuentro process, representing our parish in the diocesan V Encuentro core team and leading one of the three diocesan committees for the planning of the Diocesan V Encuentro.
In 2021 I was awarded the Jack McBride Leadership in Ministry award given by the Madison Directors of Religious Education Organization.
In July of 2021, I was hired to be the diocesan face of Hispanic Ministry when the Office of Hispanic Ministry opened part-time, while also being the diocesan coordinator of Marriage and Family. Within the first year we created a one-year plan for the diocese, created a diocesan Hispanic Ministry advisory council, held regional gatherings/listening sessions and offered a variety of events to bring Hispanic communities. After a productive year, I became the fulltime director of the Office of Hispanic Ministry. In the first years, I coordinated a diocesan Hispanic Ministry Fair, planned a diocesan pilgrimage, planned and taught Spanish evangelization workshops. In 2023, I coordinated the Spanish side of the diocesan Eucharistic Congress and the visit of the St. Jude Relic to our diocese. In the past year, I completed and launched our new strategic Diocesan Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry.
I have taught Catechetical and Evangelization courses within the Seat of Wisdom Institute and have given talks on Marriage, Prayer and Spirituality, the Kerygma, Catechesis and Evangelization, Discipleship, Ministry, and such. Most recently, I was a speaker at the Annual Conference of The National Catholic Association of Diocesan Directors for Hispanic Ministry, and I’m currently working with the USCCB and other directors to develop a national pastoral planning training.
I currently facilitate the meetings for the WI directors of Hispanic Ministry and I’m a WI rep within the executive board of the Midwest Catholic Association for Hispanic Ministry, besides being the association’s Vice-Chair. I currently sit as a member of the Board of Directors for SVDP in Madison and as a member of the Board of directors for the Encounter School of Ministry-- Madison Campus.

Lynette Cisneros De Jesús currently serves as Assistant Secretary for Catechetical Formation & Parish Life in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. The Parish Life Secretariat coordinates and supports the work of parishes in our diocese including pastoral care, evangelization, leadership development, and a variety of specialized ministries.

With over 20 years of ministry experience, Lynette has held positions in parishes as youth minister, director of faith formation and pastoral associate. She also served six years as Coordinator of Urban Youth Ministry and seven years as Director of Cultural Diversity in the Diocese of Rochester, New York.

At the national level, Lynette worked as Associate Director of Research and Publications for Instituto Fe y Vida and consulted on several national projects and initiatives, including the National V Encuentro for Hispanic / Latino Ministry as part of the research team.

Lynette holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from St. Bernard’s School of Theology & Ministry and a Master of Social Work degree from the State University of New York in Brockport.

Javier Castillo was born in Chiautla de Tapia, Puebla, Mexico. He is the youngest of eight children of Fausta Chávez and Manuel Castillo. His journey of service in the Church began at the age of 16 as an altar server.

At 18, he responded to God’s call to prepare for the mission ahead, studying Philosophy in Puebla and Theology in Texcoco, State of Mexico.

In 1998, Javier emigrated to the United States and settled in Chicago, where he began volunteering in various parishes, offering catechetical formation and serving as a catechist for six years.

In 2004, he joined St. Francis de Sales Parish as Pastoral Associate, Liturgical Coordinator, and Youth Group Coordinator, taking on additional responsibilities during a four-year period when the parish was without a pastor.

Since May 2011, Javier has served in the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry. He currently holds the position of Senior Coordinator for Hispanic Formation Ministries, supporting 82 parishes with Hispanic ministry across the archdiocese.

By personal and faith-based decision, Javier made his consecration to Jesus Christ through His Church. He is a consecrated layperson, single, deeply committed to Christ, with a passion for evangelization and service to others.

He has delivered presentations and workshops in the areas of catechetical methodology, spirituality, Christology, revelation, ecclesiology, liturgy, and liturgical training. He is a member of the faculty of the School of Leadership for Evangelization, offering formation both locally and in the dioceses of St. Cloud, MN and Des Moines, Iowa.

Javier has also collaborated with Sadlier Publishing, providing presentations in the Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. His upcoming presentation will take place in the Diocese of Gary, IN.

He has been invited to lead spiritual retreats for catechists, parish groups, parents, and adolescents preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Additionally, he supports the Spiritual Renewal Team of the Archdiocese of Chicago, offering presentations focused on parish unification and evangelization.