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His Excellency

Most Rev. John M. Kudrick

Bishop Emeritus of Parma

Eparchy of Parma

Born: December 23, 1947 · Beaverdale · Age 78
Ordained priest: May 3, 1975
Ordained bishop: July 10, 2002
Rite: Latin

A priest for 51 years, 1 month

A bishop for 23 years, 11 months

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Dec 1947

Born

December 23, 1947 · Beaverdale

May 1975

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 3, 1975

May 2002

Appointed Eparch of Parma

May 3, 2002 · Parma, United States, United States

Jul 2002

Ordained Bishop

July 10, 2002

Most Rev. Basil Schott, O.F.M.

Most Rev. Andrew Pataki

Most Rev. William C. Skurla, O.F.M.

May 2016

Appointed Bishop Emeritus of Parma of Parma

May 7, 2016 · Parma, United States, United States

May 2016

Resigned as Eparch of Parma

May 7, 2016 · Parma, United States, United States