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His Excellency

Most Rev. Francis J. Christian

Auxiliary Bishop

Diocese of Manchester

Born: October 8, 1942 · Peterborough · Age 83
Ordained priest: June 29, 1968
Ordained bishop: May 14, 1996
Rite: Latin

A priest for 57 years, 11 months

A bishop for 30 years, 1 month

8 years since resignation submitted

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Oct 1942

Born

October 8, 1942 · Peterborough

Jun 1968

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 29, 1968

Apr 1996

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Manchester

April 2, 1996 · Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

May 1996

Ordained Bishop

May 14, 1996

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