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Portrait of Most Rev. John F. Doerfler

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His Excellency

Most Rev. John F. Doerfler

Bishop

Diocese of Marquette

Born: November 2, 1964 · Appleton · Age 61
Ordained priest: July 13, 1991
Ordained bishop: February 11, 2014
Rite: Latin

A priest for 35 years, 1 month

A bishop for 12 years, 6 months

13 years, 2 months until canonical retirement

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Nov 1964

Born

November 2, 1964 · Appleton

Jul 1991

Ordained to the Priesthood

July 13, 1991

Dec 2013

Appointed Bishop of Marquette

December 17, 2013 · Marquette, Michigan, United States

Feb 2014

Ordained Bishop

February 11, 2014

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