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GZ

His Excellency

Most Rev. Gabino Zavala

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Born: September 7, 1951 · Tijuana, Mexico · Age 74
Ordained priest: May 28, 1977
Ordained bishop: March 19, 1994
Rite: Latin

A priest for 49 years, 3 months

A bishop for 32 years, 5 months

less than 1 month until canonical retirement

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Sep 1951

Born

September 7, 1951 · Tijuana, Mexico

May 1977

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 28, 1977

Feb 1994

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

February 8, 1994 · Los Angeles, California, United States

Mar 1994

Ordained Bishop

March 19, 1994

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