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His Excellency

Most Rev. Joseph R. Kopacz

Bishop

Diocese of Jackson

Born: September 16, 1950 · Dunmore · Age 75
Ordained priest: May 7, 1977
Ordained bishop: February 6, 2014
Rite: Latin

A priest for 49 years, 1 month

A bishop for 12 years, 4 months

9 months since resignation submitted

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Sep 1950

Born

September 16, 1950 · Dunmore

May 1977

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 7, 1977

Dec 2013

Appointed Bishop of Jackson

December 12, 2013 · Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Feb 2014

Ordained Bishop

February 6, 2014

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