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His Excellency

Most Rev. Kenneth Steiner

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Portland

Born: November 25, 1936 · David City · Age 89
Ordained priest: May 19, 1962
Ordained bishop: March 2, 1978
Rite: Latin

A priest for 64 years, 1 month

A bishop for 48 years, 3 months

14 years since resignation submitted

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Nov 1936

Born

November 25, 1936 · David City

May 1962

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 19, 1962

Nov 1977

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Portland

November 28, 1977 · Portland, Oregon, United States

Mar 1978

Ordained Bishop

March 2, 1978

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