Paula E. Clark is the thirteenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, serving since September 2022.

At the time of her election on December 12, 2020, she was Canon to the Ordinary and Chief of Staff in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.

[1] However, the consecration was rescheduled to June 12 after Clark experienced health issues which required surgery in mid-April.

[5] The diocese announced while Clark's health had improved her condition had warranted postponement.

[6] She was subsequently consecrated on September 17 in a ceremony held at the Westin hotel in Lombard, Illinois.