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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph G. Hanefeldt

Bishop

Diocese of Grand Island

Born: April 25, 1958 · Creighton · Age 68
Ordained priest: July 14, 1984
Ordained bishop: March 19, 2015
Rite: Latin

A priest for 42 years, 1 month

A bishop for 11 years, 5 months

6 years, 7 months until canonical retirement

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Apr 1958

Born

April 25, 1958 · Creighton

Jul 1984

Ordained to the Priesthood

July 14, 1984

Jan 2015

Appointed Bishop of Grand Island

January 14, 2015 · Grand Island, Nebraska, United States

Mar 2015

Ordained Bishop

March 19, 2015

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