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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joel Konzen, S. M.

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Atlanta

Born: November 6, 1950 · Oak Harbor · Age 75
Ordained priest: May 19, 1979
Ordained bishop: April 3, 2018
Rite: Latin
Religious order: Society of Mary

A priest for 47 years, 1 month

A bishop for 8 years, 2 months

7 months since resignation submitted

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Nov 1950

Born

November 6, 1950 · Oak Harbor

May 1979

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 19, 1979

Feb 2018

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta

February 5, 2018 · Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Apr 2018

Ordained Bishop

April 3, 2018

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