Background
Rassas, George James was born on May 26, 1942 in Baltimore.
Rassas, George James was born on May 26, 1942 in Baltimore.
Bachelor in Philosophy, University St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois. Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Loyola University, Chicago.
Deacon St. Thaddeus Parish, Chicago, 1967—1968. Ordained priest Archdiocese of Chicago, 1968, director Catholic Family Consultation Service, 1975—1984, associate moderator Archdiocesan Council Catholic Women, 1976—1984, associate director Office Family Ministries, 1984—1990, chairman Presbyteral Council, 1999—2002, vicar general, 2004—2006, auxiliary bishop, since 2006. Associate pastor Queen of the Rosary Parish, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 1968—1974, St. Genevieve Parish, Chicago, 1974—1983, St. Norbert's Parish, Northbrook, 1983—1988, Sacred Heart Parish, 1988—1990.
Pastor St. Mary Parish, Lake Forest, Illinois, 1990—2004. Ordained bishop, 2006.