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His Excellency

Most Rev. Mark L. Bartchak

Bishop

Diocese of Altoona–Johnstown

Born: January 1, 1958 · Cleveland · Age 68
Ordained priest: May 15, 1981
Ordained bishop: April 19, 2011
Rite: Latin

A priest for 45 years, 1 month

A bishop for 15 years, 2 months

6 years, 6 months until canonical retirement

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Jan 1958

Born

January 1, 1958 · Cleveland

May 1981

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 15, 1981

Jan 2011

Appointed Bishop of Altoona–Johnstown

January 14, 2011 · Altoona–Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States

Apr 2011

Ordained Bishop

April 19, 2011

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