Bishop Elias Lorenzo

Bishop Elias Lorenzo is a Benedictine monk, educator, and global church leader whose vocation has been shaped by decades of service in schools, monasteries, and diocesan ministries. He entered St. Mary’s Abbey in 1985 and was ordained a priest in 1989. His career began in the classroom at Delbarton School, where he taught, guided campus ministry, and supported student formation. With advanced degrees in liturgical theology, counseling psychology, and canon law, he became a valued advisor to Benedictine communities worldwide, serving as prior in New Jersey and Rome, as procurator general of the Order of Saint Benedict, and later as abbot-president of the American-Cassinese Congregation. His work in international education, safeguarding practices, and humanitarian missions further expanded his impact. Appointed auxiliary bishop of Newark in 2020, Lorenzo continues to offer pastoral leadership marked by integrity, collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people he serves.