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Portrait of Most Rev. James P. Powers

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His Excellency

Most Rev. James P. Powers

Bishop

Diocese of Superior

Born: February 6, 1953 · Baldwin · Age 73
Ordained priest: May 20, 1990
Ordained bishop: February 18, 2016
Rite: Latin

A priest for 36 years, 3 months

A bishop for 10 years, 6 months

1 year, 5 months until canonical retirement

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Feb 1953

Born

February 6, 1953 · Baldwin

May 1990

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 20, 1990

Dec 2015

Appointed Bishop of Superior

December 15, 2015 · Superior, Wisconsin, United States

Feb 2016

Ordained Bishop

February 18, 2016

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