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His Excellency

Most Rev. John Iffert

Bishop

Diocese of Covington

Born: November 23, 1967 · Du Quoin · Age 58
Ordained priest: June 7, 1997
Ordained bishop: September 30, 2021
Rite: Latin

A priest for 29 years, 2 months

A bishop for 4 years, 10 months

16 years, 2 months until canonical retirement

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Nov 1967

Born

November 23, 1967 · Du Quoin

Jun 1997

Ordained to the Priesthood

June 7, 1997

Jul 2021

Appointed Bishop of Covington

July 13, 2021 · Covington, Kentucky, United States

Sep 2021

Ordained Bishop

September 30, 2021

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