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Most Rev. Francis R. Reiss

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Francis R. Reiss

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Detroit

Born: November 11, 1940 · Detroit, Michigan, United States · Age 85
Ordained priest: June 4, 1966
Ordained bishop: August 12, 2003
Rite: Latin

A priest for 60 years

A bishop for 22 years, 10 months

10 years since resignation submitted

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Nov 1940

Born

November 11, 1940 · Detroit, Michigan, United States

Jun 1966

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 4, 1966

Jul 2003

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit

July 7, 2003 · Detroit, Michigan, United States

Aug 2003

Ordained Bishop

August 12, 2003

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