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Most Rev. Edward B. Scharfenberger

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Edward B. Scharfenberger

Born: May 29, 1948 · Brooklyn · Age 78
Ordained priest: July 2, 1973
Ordained bishop: April 10, 2014
Rite: Latin

A priest for 52 years, 11 months

A bishop for 12 years, 2 months

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May 1948

Born

May 29, 1948 · Brooklyn

Jul 1973

Ordained to the Priesthood

July 2, 1973

Feb 2014

Appointed Bishop of Albany

February 11, 2014 · Albany, New York, United States

Apr 2014

Ordained Bishop

April 10, 2014

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