Eucharistic Rosary Congresses Episcopal Advisory Board
The Eucharistic Rosary Congresses is blessed to have the guidance and support of our Episcopal Advisory Board. These devoted bishops and clergy offer prayers for the Eucharistic Rosary Congresses and provide spiritual counsel, ensuring that our mission remains faithful to the Church’s call for Eucharistic renewal, Marian devotion, and reparation. Their wisdom and leadership help bring Eucharistic Rosary Congresses to more dioceses, parishes, and souls in need of God’s grace.

Archbishop William E. Lori is the 16th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Baltimore, the oldest Catholic diocese in the United States. Born on May 6, 1951, in Louisville, Kentucky, he was ordained a priest in 1977 for the Archdiocese of Washington and later earned a doctorate in Sacred Theology. He served as Auxiliary Bishop of Washington before being appointed Bishop of Bridgeport in 2001 and Archbishop of Baltimore in 2012. Known for his strong advocacy for religious liberty, Archbishop Lori was appointed the first chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty. He has been a vocal proponent of the Church’s teachings on life, marriage, and religious freedom and has played a significant role in Catholic education and pro-life initiatives. Archbishop Lori continues to lead with a pastoral spirit rooted in fidelity to Church doctrine and a deep commitment to public witness.


Bishop Jeffrey M. Monforton is an auxiliary bishop of Detroit. Born on May 5, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit in 1994. He earned a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and later served as rector of Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit. Known for his intellectual depth and pastoral sensitivity, Bishop Monforton was appointed the fifth Bishop of Steubenville in 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI, where he emphasized evangelization, priestly formation, and outreach to the poor and marginalized. He also served on several committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, including those focused on evangelization and education. Bishop Monforton is respected for his commitment to Catholic identity and mission, and for guiding the faithful with a combination of theological insight and compassionate leadership.

Bishop William J. Waltersheid is an Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Born on November 18, 1956, in Ashland, Pennsylvania, he was ordained a priest in 1992 for the Diocese of Harrisburg. He later studied in Rome at the Pontifical North American College and the Pontifical Gregorian University, earning advanced degrees in theology. After serving in parish and diocesan roles, including as Director of Vocations and Secretary for Clergy and Consecrated Life, he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Pittsburgh in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI. Bishop Waltersheid is known for his deep devotion to the Eucharist, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and priestly formation. He is a strong advocate for promoting vocations and Eucharistic renewal in the life of the Church. With a pastoral heart and a love for traditional Catholic spirituality, Bishop Waltersheid serves the faithful with humility, orthodoxy, and an abiding commitment to the Gospel.

