Larry J. Kulick
Larry James Kulick (born February 24, 1966) is an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as bishop of the Diocese of Greensburg in Pennsylvania since 2021. He became the priest from the diocese to be appointed its bishop. Biography. Early life. Kulick was born on February 24, 1966 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to Larry J. Kulick Sr. and Myrna Dolores Coleman Kulick. He grew up in Leechburg, Pennsylvania, and he attended St. Joseph High School, also in Natrona Heights. Kulick then attended Saint Vincent College in Unity Township, Pennsylvania. and then later  Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Priesthood. On May 16, 1992, Kulick was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Anthony G. Bosco. He received his Licentiate in Canon Law in 2012 from the Catholic University of America. Kulick was given the title of monsignor on May 21, 2014. He has been a member of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre since 2011 and was elevated to Knight Commander on October 31, 2015. Bishop of Greensburg. Pope Francis appointed Kulick bishop for the Diocese of Greensburg on December 18, 2020. He was consecrated as a bishop on February 11, 2021 at  Blessed Sacrament Cathedral by Archbishop Nelson J. Perez as principal consecrator, and Bishop Edward C. Malesic and Bishop Emeritus Lawrence Eugene Brandt as co-consecrators. He previously served as diocesan administrator during the period of sede vacante when his predecessor, Bishop Malesic, was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland in 2020. Personal life. Kulick is of Slovak heritage, and is active in the First Catholic Slovak Union, where he served as a chaplain for over 25 years. His coat of arms closely resembles the coat of arms of Slovakia. He is also a classic car enthusiast, and has hosted  many classic car shows and rides for both personal enjoyment and parish fundraisers. He is especially fond of cars made by the Pontiac Motor Company, and he owns a 1966 model of the Pontiac LeMans.