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Most Rev. Michael J. Fitzgerald

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His Excellency

Most Rev. Michael J. Fitzgerald

Auxiliary Bishop

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Born: May 23, 1948 · Montclair · Age 78
Ordained priest: May 17, 1980
Ordained bishop: August 6, 2010
Rite: Latin

A priest for 46 years, 1 month

A bishop for 15 years, 10 months

3 years since resignation submitted

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May 1948

Born

May 23, 1948 · Montclair

May 1980

Ordained to the Priesthood

May 17, 1980

Jun 2010

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

June 22, 2010 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Aug 2010

Ordained Bishop

August 6, 2010

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