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His Excellency

Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane

Bishop Emeritus of Venice

Diocese of Venice

Born: March 9, 1950 · Green Bay · Age 76
Ordained priest: July 16, 1988
Ordained bishop: July 25, 2006
Rite: Latin

A priest for 37 years, 11 months

A bishop for 19 years, 11 months

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Mar 1950

Born

March 9, 1950 · Green Bay

Jul 1988

Ordained to the Priesthood

July 16, 1988

Jul 2006

Ordained Bishop

July 25, 2006

Most Rev. John J. Nevins

Most Rev. John Favalora

Jan 2007

Appointed Bishop of Venice

January 19, 2007 · Venice, Florida, United States

May 2026

Appointed Bishop Emeritus of Venice of Venice

May 13, 2026 · Venice, Florida, United States

May 2026

Retired as Bishop of Venice

May 13, 2026 · Venice, Florida, United States