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His Excellency

Most Rev. Christopher R. Cooke

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Born: November 8, 1973 · Meadowbrook · Age 52
Ordained priest: May 20, 2006
Ordained bishop: March 7, 2024
Rite: Latin

A priest for 20 years, 5 months

A bishop for 2 years, 7 months

22 years until canonical retirement

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Nov 1973

Born

November 8, 1973 · Meadowbrook

May 2006

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 20, 2006

Dec 2023

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

December 8, 2023 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Mar 2024

Ordained Bishop

March 7, 2024

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