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His Excellency

Most Rev. Alfred A. Schlert

Bishop

Diocese of Allentown

Born: July 24, 1961 · Easton · Age 65
Ordained priest: September 19, 1987
Ordained bishop: August 31, 2017
Rite: Latin

A priest for 39 years, 1 month

A bishop for 9 years, 1 month

9 years, 8 months until canonical retirement

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Jul 1961

Born

July 24, 1961 · Easton

Sep 1987

Ordained to the Priesthood

September 19, 1987

Jun 2017

Appointed Bishop of Allentown

June 27, 2017 · Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Aug 2017

Ordained Bishop

August 31, 2017

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