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Portrait of Most Rev. Michael W. Banach

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Michael W. Banach

Born: November 19, 1962 · Worcester · Age 63
Ordained priest: July 2, 1988
Ordained bishop: April 27, 2013
Rite: Latin

A priest for 38 years, 1 month

A bishop for 13 years, 4 months

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Nov 1962

Born

November 19, 1962 · Worcester

Jul 1988

Ordained to the Priesthood

July 2, 1988

Feb 2013

Appointed Archbishop of Memphis

February 22, 2013 · Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Apr 2013

Ordained Bishop

April 27, 2013