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Portrait of Most Rev. Gary R. Studniewski

Photo: Archdiocese of Washington

His Excellency

Most Rev. Gary R. Studniewski

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Washington

Born: May 8, 1957 · Toledo · Age 69
Ordained priest: June 24, 1995
Ordained bishop: July 7, 2026
Rite: Latin

A priest for 31 years, 2 months

A bishop for 1 month

5 years, 8 months until canonical retirement

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May 1957

Born

May 8, 1957 · Toledo

Jun 1995

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 24, 1995

May 2026

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Washington

May 1, 2026 · Washington, D.C., United States

Jul 2026

Ordained Bishop

July 7, 2026

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Jul 2026

Installed as Auxiliary Bishop of Washington

July 7, 2026 · Washington, D.C., United States