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His Excellency

Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme

Bishop

Diocese of Wichita

Born: August 14, 1960 · Effingham · Age 66
Ordained priest: May 10, 1986
Ordained bishop: May 1, 2014
Rite: Latin

A priest for 40 years, 3 months

A bishop for 12 years, 3 months

8 years, 11 months until canonical retirement

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Aug 1960

Born

August 14, 1960 · Effingham

May 1986

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 10, 1986

Feb 2014

Appointed Bishop of Wichita

February 20, 2014 · Wichita, Kansas, United States

May 2014

Ordained Bishop

May 1, 2014

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