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His Excellency

Most Rev. Bernard E. Shlesinger

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Atlanta

Born: December 17, 1960 · Washington, D.C. · Age 65
Ordained priest: June 22, 1996
Ordained bishop: July 19, 2017
Rite: Latin

A priest for 30 years, 2 months

A bishop for 9 years, 1 month

9 years, 3 months until canonical retirement

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Dec 1960

Born

December 17, 1960 · Washington, D.C.

Jun 1996

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 22, 1996

May 2017

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta

May 15, 2017 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Jul 2017

Ordained Bishop

July 19, 2017

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