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His Excellency

Most Rev. Edward Lohse

Born: November 23, 1961 · Erie · Age 64
Ordained priest: April 21, 1989
Ordained bishop: July 25, 2023
Rite: Latin

A priest for 37 years, 2 months

A bishop for 2 years, 11 months

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Nov 1961

Born

November 23, 1961 · Erie

Apr 1989

Ordained to the Priesthood

April 21, 1989

May 2023

Appointed Bishop of Kalamazoo

May 23, 2023 · Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Jul 2023

Ordained Bishop

July 25, 2023

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