Kevin M. Birmingham

Kevin Michael Birmingham (October 7, 1971 – October 2, 2023) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who was named auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Chicago in 2020.

Biography

Early life Kevin Birmingham was born on October 7, 1971, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the seventh of ten children. He attended public primary school in the Chicago Ridge School District in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Birmingham then entered Quigley Preparatory Seminary South in Chicago. To pay for bus transportation to Quigley, Birmingham worked a paper route and odd jobs.

After graduating from Quigley, Birmingham entered Loyola University Chicago in 1987. He was originally planning to major in computer science but soon decided to enter the priesthood. Birmingham transferred in 1989 to Niles College Seminary at Loyola, graduating in 1993 with a Bachelor of Philosophy degree. Birmingham then attended University of St. Mary of the Lake, obtaining a degree in 1997. After his ordination, Birmingham traveled to Mexico City, where he celebrated his second mass as a priest at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. On November 13, 2020, he was consecrated at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago.

Death Birmingham died in his sleep on October 2, 2023, at age 51.