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His Excellency

Most Rev. David J. Walkowiak

Bishop

Diocese of Grand Rapids

Born: June 18, 1953 · Cleveland · Age 73
Ordained priest: June 9, 1979
Ordained bishop: June 18, 2013
Rite: Latin

A priest for 47 years, 2 months

A bishop for 13 years, 2 months

1 year, 9 months until canonical retirement

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Jun 1953

Born

June 18, 1953 · Cleveland

Jun 1979

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 9, 1979

Apr 2013

Appointed Bishop of Grand Rapids

April 18, 2013 · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Jun 2013

Ordained Bishop

June 18, 2013

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