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His Excellency

Most Rev. Dennis E. Spies

Auxiliary Bishop

Diocese of Joliet

Born: March 5, 1968 · Clifton · Age 58
Ordained priest: June 1, 2002
Ordained bishop: November 6, 2024
Rite: Latin

A priest for 24 years, 4 months

A bishop for 1 year, 11 months

16 years, 4 months until canonical retirement

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Mar 1968

Born

March 5, 1968 · Clifton

Jun 2002

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 1, 2002

Sep 2024

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Joliet

September 27, 2024 · Joliet, Illinois, United States

Nov 2024

Ordained Bishop

November 6, 2024

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